Ekaterina Alexandrova Withdraws from Wimbledon: A Lucky Turn for Renata Zarazua

Russian tennis player Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 22nd seed, has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to illness, just before her opening match against Emma Raducanu. Alexandrova's best past performance at Wimbledon was reaching the fourth round last year. She is replaced by Renata Zarazua, offering a new opportunity for the Mexican player.

Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova has pulled out of Wimbledon ahead of her opening-round match with Emma Raducanu on Monday due to illness.

The 29-year-old, whose best performance at the All England Club came last year when she reached the fourth round, has been replaced by lucky loser Renata Zarazua of Mexico.

British hope Raducanu, 21, missed Wimbledon last year following surgery to her hands and ankle. The 2021 U.S. Open champion has never advanced beyond the fourth round of her home Grand Slam.

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