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Svetlana Kuznetsova is hit with a code violation during her third-round Wimbledon win

Svetlana Kuznetsova showing her frustration
Image: Svetlana Kuznetsova showing her frustration

Two-time Grand Slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time since 2008.

The 31-year-old battled back from 2-5 down in the final set to defeat 18th seed Sloane Stephens 6-7, 6-2, 8-6 and set up a last-16 clash with defending champion Serena Williams.

But the Russian was hit with a code violation for coaching early in the final set which prompted a bitter exchange with umpire Marijana Veljovic.

"I'm just doing my job," Veljovic said when the 13th seed protested during the match on Court No 1.

But it was Kuznetsova's response that landed her in trouble, when she said: "Well, you're not doing it very well."

Svetlana Kuznetsova in dispute with the umpire
Image: Svetlana Kuznetsova in dispute with the umpire

Kuznetsova insisted that she was not being coached by Hernan Gumy and claimed he was only passing on encouragement.

"It's really frustrating," said the three-time quarter-finalist after her victory.

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"She warned me but I said, 'did you hear what he said?' I told her he talks a lot.

"He just said, 'great job, keep going'. It's very frustrating. I lost a little momentum after that but I managed to fight back."

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