Belgium’s Jeline Vandromme secured a hard-fought victory over China’s Tianmi Yuan in the qualifying draw for Wimbledon 2026 on 23 June. Vandromme recovered after dropping the opening set to claim a 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 win and move into the next round of qualifying at the All England Club.
The opening set was closely contested, with Yuan producing consistent baseline play to edge ahead during the decisive moments. The Chinese player maintained her composure to take the set 6-4 and move within one set of advancing.
Facing elimination, Vandromme responded emphatically in the second set. The Belgian completely shifted the momentum by dominating from the baseline, breaking serve repeatedly and not conceding a game on her way to a commanding 6-0 victory.
With confidence firmly on her side, Vandromme carried that momentum into the deciding set. She continued to dictate the rallies with aggressive shot-making and limited unforced errors, gradually pulling away from Yuan.
Although Yuan attempted to stay in contention, Vandromme maintained control throughout the final set. The Belgian closed out the decider 6-2, completing an impressive comeback after losing the opener and booking her place in the next stage of Wimbledon qualifying.
The victory highlighted Vandromme’s resilience and ability to raise her level under pressure, while Yuan was unable to recover after the one-sided second set.
Standout Performances
• Jeline Vandromme won the match 4-6, 6-0, 6-2.
• Tianmi Yuan claimed the opening set 6-4.
• Vandromme responded with a flawless 6-0 second set.
• The Belgian secured the deciding set 6-2.
• Vandromme advanced to the next round of Wimbledon qualifying.
Turning Point
The second set completely changed the direction of the match. Vandromme’s dominant 6-0 performance shifted the momentum decisively, allowing her to carry that confidence into the deciding set and complete the comeback.
Match Statistics
Competition: Wimbledon Championships 2026
Stage: Women’s Singles Qualifying – First Round
Date: 23 June 2026
Final Result: Jeline Vandromme def. Tianmi Yuan 4-6, 6-0, 6-2
Sets Won
• Jeline Vandromme: 2
• Tianmi Yuan: 1
Set Scores
• Set 1: Yuan 6-4
• Set 2: Vandromme 6-0
• Set 3: Vandromme 6-2
Result
• Jeline Vandromme advances to the next round of qualifying
Sources
• Wimbledon Official Results
• ITF Tournament Information
• Wimbledon Championships Match Centre