Aryna Sabalenka Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Shoulder Injury

Third-seeded Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. She was set to play Emina Bektas in the first round. Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, has been replaced by Erika Andreeva. She experienced pain during the Berlin Ladies Open, impacting her ability to serve.

In a surprising turn of events, Aryna Sabalenka, the third-seeded tennis star, withdrew from Wimbledon on Monday, citing a shoulder injury.

The two-time Australian Open champion was scheduled to face Emina Bektas of the United States in the first round, but health concerns forced her to pull out. Erika Andreeva, who lost in last week's qualifying, will replace her in the draw.

Sabalenka, a semi-finalist at the All England Club in her previous appearances, struggled with her shoulder during the Berlin Ladies Open quarterfinal and found serving particularly painful. Despite extensive rehab and treatments, she remained hopeful but ultimately had to withdraw to avoid further complications.

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