The world number three announced on Monday that she would not play the third grand slam of the season.
On its first day of matches, Wimbledon lost numbers not only because of defeats, but also because of injuries. This was the case of Aryna Sabalenka, world number three, who had to play her first round duel today against the American Emina Bektas (107th WTA), who will now have to face a lucky loser in her debut.
“It breaks my heart to announce that I will not be able to compete at Wimbledon this year” , Aryna Sabalenka launched herself on social networks from the start of the activity at the All England. “I’ve tried everything to be ready but my shoulder isn’t cooperating. I pushed myself hard in practice today to do my best, but my team told me that playing like that would only make the situation worse. This tournament means a lot to me so I promise I will come back stronger next year. “he added.
A turning point that changes the women’s draw at Wimbledon, since the double champion of the Australian Open appeared as one of the favorites to win the title in London. She had already reached the semi-finals in 2021 and 2023, so she seemed ready to be champion in 2024.
But the truth is that his physical problems are not new. He had shown his first pains at Roland Garros and even on Sunday he had detailed his complications in a press conference. “It is a very specific injury and it is very rare. She is probably the second or third tennis player to injure this muscle. It is very frustrating . The worst thing is that I can do anything. “I can train, I can play back, but I suffer from the serve,” he said on that occasion.
In this way, Sabalenka will only participate in the North American cement tour again after just a few days, having withdrawn from her participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games precisely to take care of her body.It’s too much for the calendar. I made the decision to take care of my health. It’s too much to change the surface “, he said of the transition from clay (Roland Garros), grass (Wimbledon), clay (Paris 2024) and asphalt (US Open) that players competing in the rings event must make.
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