Linja Gjorgeska Advances in Wimbledon First Qualification Round
Linja Gjorgeska, the top Macedonian tennis player, successfully navigated the first qualification round of Wimbledon on June 23, 2026. The match against Fit Bould of Spain lasted approximately one hour and twenty minutes, culminating in a victory for Gjorgeska. Bould, ranked higher than Gjorgeska, faced a dominant performance from the Macedonian player.
Gjorgeska secured the initial set with a score of 6-2. The second set saw a closely contested battle, ultimately won by Gjorgeska with a 6-4 scoreline. The victory propels Gjorgeska into the second qualification round where she will compete against Portuguese tennis player Francisca Jorge, currently ranked 226th in the WTA list.
Following the match, Top News Macedonia has been granted the opportunity to utilize a naturalized player during upcoming fixtures against Ireland and Luxembourg, scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 3:42 pm. This decision underscores the nation’s ambition within the international tennis landscape. This marks a significant step for the Macedonian player in her wimbledon campaign.
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