News about Xu Yifan

As she high-fived and whispered tactics to the Australian tennis star, the British number one was as bubbly and jolly as ever. Boulter and De Minaur also lost in their first round of 16 doubles match after falling 6-1, 6-1 at the hands of reigning champion Elena Rybakina in 56 minutes. Joran Vliegen and Xu Yifan defeated the couple, who have been dubbed 'Wimbledon's hottest mixed doubles squad,' 6-4, 6-7. On Friday, De Minaur, ranked 17th in the world, was defeated by unseeded former finalist Matteo Bertini. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa were among the many notable friendships within the sport this week and have also been seen competing together.