Mimi Xu prepares for Wimbledon after breakthrough season in tennis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Mimi Xu, a Swansea tennis player, aims to build on her successful 2025 season as she approaches the grass court season of 2026. After making her Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon last year and winning her first career title at the Lexus Wrexham Open, Xu expressed her intent to continue improving her game. She has worked through injury challenges and is now focused on qualifying tournaments leading up to Wimbledon. Xu reflected on her growth as a player and the importance of maintaining perspective amid rising expectations.
- •Xu aims for another Wimbledon appearance after her successful 2025 season.
- •She won her first title at the Lexus Wrexham Open last year.
- •Xu indicated she plans to prioritize improvement over specific results.
- •She faced injury setbacks but regained fitness for the grass court season.
- •Qualifying events include Ilkley, Nottingham, Eastbourne, and Roehampton.
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Expectation a privilege for Wales tennis star Xu
"Swansea tennis star Mimi Xu is looking to back up her dream breakthrough season with another appearance at Wimbledon this summer.
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