Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury

Third seed Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from Wimbledon before her opening match due to a shoulder injury. The Belarusian player, who planned to face Emina Bektas, will be replaced in the draw by Erika Andreeva. Sabalenka's injury was sustained at last month's Berlin Open after dealing with other health issues this year.


Reuters | London | Updated: 01-07-2024 17:27 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 17:27 IST
Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury
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Third seed Aryna Sabalenka pulled out of Wimbledon shortly before her opening match on Monday due to a shoulder injury, organisers said. The Belarusian, who was set to face Emina Bektas, was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Erika Andreeva.

Sabalenka, who suffered a lower back injury this year and struggled with illness at the French Open, sustained the injury during last month's Berlin Open.

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