8Photo© hindustantimes.comThird-Seed Sabalenka Withdraws From Wimbledon 2024 With Shoulder Injury
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Australian Open champion and world number three Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from Wimbledon on Monday due to a shoulder injury, tournament organisers announced.
Sabalenka, a two-time semi-finalist at the All England Club, is replaced in the draw by Russian lucky loser Erika Andreeva, who will face American qualifier Emina Bektas in the first round.
Sabalenka, 26, had hinted at the weekend that she may be forced to pull out after suffering the injury at the recent Berlin tournament.
“ Heartbroken to have to tell you all that I won't be able to play The Championships this year,
Aryna Sabalenka,
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“ It feels like a dream because I haven't played here many times,
Naomi Osaka,
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“ Heartbroken to have to tell you all that I won’t be able to play The Championships this year. I tried everything to get myself ready but unfortunately my shoulder is not cooperating,
Aryna Sabalenka,
'Heartbroken' Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon after shoulder injury
“ I pushed myself to the limit in practice today to try my best, but my team explained that playing would make things much worse. This tournament means so much to me and I promise I’ll be back stronger…
Aryna Sabalenka,
'Heartbroken' Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon after shoulder injury