'Eight out of 10' - Sabalenka gets SW19 campaign under way

Aryna Sabalenka began her Wimbledon 2026 campaign at SW19, with her first-round match taking place on June 29. Meanwhile, French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska, who had reached the Roland Garros final as a qualifier in June, was on the verge of victory at 6-2 5-2 up against Mananchaya Sawangkaew before slipping on the grass while chasing a forehand. The 24-year-old Pole, who had a match point on her opponent's serve, fell awkwardly and appeared to injure her right ankle, casting doubt on her ability to continue.