Naná wins at Wimbledon Jr., first Brazilian in years

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Brazilian tennis prodigy Nauhany Silva, nicknamed Naná, is the first Brazilian to win a match at the Wimbledon Junior tournament in eight years. Naná, aged 15, defeated American Maya Iyengar in a comeback victory, winning 5/7, 7/6(1), and 6/0. The match, which began Saturday, concluded Sunday due to insufficient daylight. This marks a significant achievement for Brazilian junior tennis, with Victoria Barros also competing but losing in the first round. Naná will face Czech player Kovackova in the next round.


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