On a scorching summer day at Wimbledon, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka made a triumphant return to the grass courts, while Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur saw her campaign end prematurely due to health issues. Meanwhile, Serbia’s Olga Danilovic marked a milestone with her first-ever win at the All England Club.
Sabalenka battles past Branstine on her Wimbledon comeback
After missing last year’s tournament with a shoulder injury, Aryna Sabalenka made a strong statement in her opening round, defeating Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine 6-1 7-5. The Belarusian looked dominant early, racing through the first set with powerful groundstrokes and assertive court positioning.