Two former Virginia tennis stars are among the 16 players remaining in the ladies’ singles draw at The Championships Wimbledon 2024. Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro both advanced to the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time in their respective careers.

Collins, who won two NCAA singles titles at Virginia in 2014 and 2016, will face No. 31 seed Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in the fourth round on Monday (time TBD), while Navarro, the 2021 NCAA Singles Champion, will face the No. 2-seeded American Coco Gauff on Sunday at 12pm ET (ABC).

Collins, the No. 11 seed in the tournament, defeated Clara Tauson 6-3, 7-6 in the first round and Dalma Galfi 6-3, 6-4 in the second round. In the third round on Saturday, Collins fell behind the No. 20 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 0-4 in the first set, but then the match went into a weather delay. When play resumed, Collins went on a tear, winning the next nine games to claim the first set and seize control of the match. Haddad Maia won three of the next four games to put some pressure back on Collins, but she then polished off the match for the 6-4, 6-4 win. The victory sends Collins to the round of 16 at Wimbledon for the first time in her career (sixth Wimbledon appearance) and marks her fifth trip to the fourth round or further at a Grand Slam in her career.

Navarro, meanwhile, beat Qiang Wang 6-0, 6-2 in the first round and then breezed past Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-1 in a second round match that lasted just 58 minutes. Diana Shnaider took the first set off of Navarro in the third round on Friday, but Navarro rallied to post a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory to send her to the fourth round in just her second-career appearance at Wimbledon. It’s already been a remarkable year for the 23-year-old Navarro, who is the No. 19 seed at Wimbledon but the No. 17-ranked women’s singles player in the world after winning her first WTA title at the Hobart International in January and also posting a quarterfinal appearance at the French Open. Now, Navarro will look to take down world No. 2 Coco Gauff, who got the better of Navarro when they met earlier this year in the semifinals of the 2024 Auckland Open.

Last month, both Emma Navarro and Danielle Collins were named to the 2024 United States Olympic Tennis Team competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics starting on July 27th at Roland Garros.

Virginia Tech was a finalist for 2025 cornerback target Major Preston, but they missed out on him today. Preston comitted to Ole Miss this evening, deciding to go play for Lane Kiffin in the SEC. Preston had received a 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction to land at Ole Miss earlier this week and he made it official today by committing to the Rebels.

Preston is a three-star prospect according to 247Sports Composite, ranking as the No. 623 player in the country, No. 56 cornerback, and No. 87 player in the state of Florida. He holds offers from Virginia Tech, Ole Miss, Florida, Colorado, Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others.

Here is some more stats and info on Preston courtesy of 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins:

“Multi-sport athlete that ran track and played basketball while at Hopewell (Va.) as a freshman.Posted a 19.23 in the 110h, a 59.90 in the 400 and a 19-10.5 effort in the LJ.

2023: Worked at both CB and SAF for IMG Academy, which played a national schedule. Totaled 6 tackles against Lipscomb Academy, 5 tackles against Ben Davis, 5 tackles against Glenville and 2 tackles against St. Joseph’s Prep.2022: Spent sophomore season in Virginia. Two-way player for Hopewell. Racked up 17 tackles, 5 INT and 4 PBU on defense per MaxPreps while adding 29 catches for 449 yards and a TD on offense. Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro honorable mention on defense.”

Last week, Virginia Tech got their biggest commitment of the summer when they landed four-star athlete Matthew Outen.

Outten is now the highest-rated commit for Virginia Tech in the 2025 class according to 247Sports, ranking as the No. 139 player in the country, the No. 5 athlete in the country and the No. 6 player in the state of Virginia.

Here are some stats and info on Outten courtesy of 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins:

“Also competes in track and field events.State qualifier in the 100 and 200-meter dashes as a sophomore.Top marks include 6.49 in the 55, 10.91 in the 100, 22.45 in the 200, 43-4 in the TJ and 5-6 in the HJ.

2023: Three-phase playmaker as a junior for Norcom getting snaps at WR and DB while doubling as team’s primary return man. In 6 games, caught 22 passes for 480 yards and 6 TD per MaxPreps. Added 22 tackles on defense along with a PRTD and a blocked punt.”

From the Democratic Party of Virginia:

Team Biden-Harris and Virginia Democrats Energize Voters on July 4th Across the Commonwealth

On July 4th, the Biden-Harris campaign and the Democratic Party of Virginia came together to celebrate Independence Day and reach voters during parades and festivals in each of Virginia’s 11 congressional districts.

Nearly 300 organizers, elected officials, candidates, and supporters participated in the festivities, sparking energy and excitement to elect President Biden and Vice President Harris and Democrats up-and-down the ballot this November.

Senator Tim Kaine, state Senator Suhas Subramanyam, Eugene Vindman, and countless Democratic candidates marched alongside their supporters and emphasized to voters President Biden and Vice President Harris’ record of delivering results for Virginia and the threat Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans pose to Virginians’ freedoms, economic future, and our democracy.

On NBC 4 Washington:

Vice President of Fairfax Young Democrats: “I love Joe and I love Kamala especially. I’m a big supporter of the Biden-Harris administration, especially when it comes to reproductive rights. That’s really important to me.”

Reporter: “This voter there to watch the parade — also still solidly backing the president.”

Supporter: “[…] I’m for, going, sticking with the guy that I came to the party with. As a result, I’m holding fast.”

Reporter: “Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, also taking part in the parade. His take, that President Biden is a patriotic American who will put the country first as he decides how to move forward.”

Sen. Tim Kaine: “If Joe Biden looks in the mirror and says, I’m up for this — I’m with him. If he looks in the mirror and decides he’s not able to do it, he’s going to tell the nation that. We can trust Joe Biden to make the patriotic decision.”

In Blacksburg:

In the Blacksburg Fourth of July Parade, the Montgomery County Dems, Virginia Democratic Coordinated Campaign organizing team and supporters spread spirit along the route. Hand-drawn signs were placed on the side of the truck riding alongside supporters as they celebrated festivities and echoed support for Democrats on the ballot.

In South Norfolk:

Chesapeake Democrats led a march of supporters for the annual South Norfolk 4th of July parade and picnic.

In Chesterfield:

The Coordinated Campaign organizing team and the Chesterfield Dems walked in unity in the Hampton Park 4th of July parade. A Jeep was decked out with Democratic support as it rolled alongside Chesterfield Dems and the coordinated campaign.

In Cape Charles:

The organizing teams and Democrats from across the Eastern Shore marched in Cape Charles’ annual parade.

In Fairfax:

The City of Fairfax Democratic Committee marched in the Fairfax City Independence Day Parade alongside Sen. Tim Kaine, the Biden-Harris campaign, the Virginia Democratic Coordinated Campaign, Fairfax Young Democrats, and countless supporters, pushing for Democrats up and down the ballot.

Democrats from across Northern Virginia gathered together ahead of the parade and came to show support of Democrats up and down the ballot, from the City of Fairfax Dem Committee and their Young Dems, to Korean American Democrats, to VA Victory Coordinated Campaign to the Biden-Harris for President campaign.

In Purcellville:

The Purcellville Dems and Coordinated Campaign Organizers united to walk in the Purcellville July 4th parade. Democratic nominee for the 10th Congressional District Suhas Subramanyam marched alongside supporters and organizers, and Loudoun County organizer Jared Aguilera stopped to greet cheerful kids along the route.

In PWC:

The Prince William County Democrats, Coordinated Campaign organizers, and local supporters walked in unity at the 2024 Dale City Civic Association Fourth of July Parade. A large presence of support was shown for Latinos con Biden-Harris, as they took the parade route in an eye-catching trailer. This diverse parade echoed the diversity in the Democratic party, as supporters from across Prince William County came to celebrate with the county’s Dems.

In Scottsville:

VA Victory and Albemarle Dems walked together in the Scottsville Independence Day Parade to show support for Democrats up and down the ticket.

In Staunton:

The Staunton Democrats & Coordinated Campaign team marched for the 4th of July alongside Ken Mitchell, congressional candidate for the 6th district.

In York:

The Historic Triangle Dems led supporters alongside the Coordinated Campaign to march and cheer for the 4th of July in Yorktown. The Historic Triangle Dems from Williamsburg, James City, York and Poquoson joined the Coordinated Campaign to spread hope in electing Democrats up and down the ballot this fall.

In other areas:

Democratic leaders and volunteers also joined celebrations in Frederick County, Greene, and Leesburg.