Sabalenka Survives Early Wimbledon Upset, Eyes First Grass Court Title
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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 and last remaining top-five female player at Wimbledon 2025, narrowly escaped an early exit in the second round against Marie Bouzkova. Amidst a record-breaking number of upsets, Sabalenka hopes the trend will stop as she advances to face Emma Raducanu. The tournament has seen 23 seeded players eliminated by Day 2, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this year's competition.
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Sabalenka narrowly won her second-round match against Bouzkova, 7-6 (4), 6-4, after being close to losing the first set.
A record-tying 23 seeded players were eliminated by the end of Day 2 at Wimbledon 2025.
Sabalenka humorously expressed a desire for no more upsets, reflecting the tournament's chaotic start.
Sabalenka's next opponent is Emma Raducanu, who previously won the 2021 US Open.
Other notable results included wins for Madison Keys and Carlos Alcaraz, while Frances Tiafoe was upset.
Sabalenka has yet to win a title on grass courts, having reached only the semifinals at Wimbledon in the past.
