Nguyễn Văn Phương earns a berth in the boys' second qualification round at the ongoing Wimbledon in England. — Photo banhni.vn

HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese tennis ace Nguyễn Văn Phương advanced to the boys' second qualification round at the ongoing Wimbledon tournament in London, England.

Phương, the No 5 seed of the qualifiers, defeated Finn Murgett of the hosts 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 late on Thursday Hà Nội time.

The world junior No 64 will next face Loris Pourroy of France who is world junior No 91.

A win over Pourroy will help Phương qualify for the main round in his first Grand Slam appearance. — VNS