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"It's Very Sad" - Aryna Sabalenka Reacts to Shock Wimbledon Upsets Ft. Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula & Others in Just First 2 Days

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 2 – World No. 1 Sabalenka won a tough second-round match in straight sets, remaining one of the few top seeds left after 23 seeded players were eliminated early, tournament officials said.

  • Aryna Sabalenka defeated Marie Bouzkova 7-6, 6-4 on Wednesday at Wimbledon to reach the third round and extend her strong major run.
  • The match occurred amid a record number of upsets in the tournament's first two days, with 23 seeded players, including eight top 10s, eliminated early.
  • Sabalenka showed resilience by winning 41 winners against 18 unforced errors over about 95 minutes, saving set points and clinching the tie-break to prevail.
  • Sabalenka expressed disappointment over the early exit of several leading players but emphasized the importance of concentrating on her own performance and taking each match as it comes.
  • She opposed the idea of women playing five-set matches, citing concerns about readiness and injury risk, though acknowledging she might personally benefit physically.
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Wimbledon: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz avoid the sort of upsets that keep happening

Aryna Sabalenka has come back after being two points from dropping the opening set of her second-round Wimbledon match three times. Eventually, the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka asserting herself for a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marie Bouzkova on Wednesday to…

PARIS (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka came within two points of losing three times in the first set of her second-round match at Wimbledon on Wednesday before cruising to a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marie…

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