マルタ・コスチュクとエレナ＝ガブリエラ・ルセのペアが、7月6日に予定されていたウィンブルドン女子ダブルスの試合を直前に棄権した。この棄権により、第9シードのエレン・ペレスとデミ・スゥースが不戦勝で勝ち進んだ。
ウクライナ出身のコスチュクは、同日午前に行われたシングルスでアメリカのアシュリン・クルーガーを6-4、6-4で破っていた。その後、午後にコート2でダブルスの準々決勝に出場する予定だった。
大会関係者は現地時間の午後3時頃に棄権を発表したが、コスチュクとルセが試合に出場できなかった理由については明らかにされていない。
なお、コスチュクはシングルスには継続して出場しており、準々決勝でジャスミン・パオリーニと対戦する予定である。
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Serena Williams' doubles campaign at the Queen's Club ended after partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury. Wimbledon officials have since dropped strong hints about a possible wildcard entry for the 44-year-old. Williams will now team up with Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Ladies Open starting June 15.
Several prominent pairs have withdrawn from the women's doubles event at Wimbledon, leading to walkovers and alternates stepping in. Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani pulled out due to injury concerns, while Anna Kalinskaya and Sorana Cirstea also exited.
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Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk has spoken about the difficulty of focusing on her career while conflict continues in her home country. The world No. 12 made the comments ahead of her return to Wimbledon. She recently withdrew from another event due to injury.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, scheduled for April 13 to 19. She cited an injury suffered after her Miami Open victory over Coco Gauff. In an Instagram post, Sabalenka expressed disappointment at missing the WTA 500 event.
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Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the Bad Homburg Open due to right hip discomfort just days before Wimbledon. The World No. 2 announced the decision on Friday and said she will consult her medical team. Her participation at the Grand Slam remains uncertain.
Aryna Sabalenka opened her Wimbledon campaign with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over qualifier Teodora Kostovic on Centre Court. The top seed faced strong resistance in the second set but closed out the match in straight sets. Sabalenka offered praise for her 18-year-old opponent afterward.
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Serena Williams has withdrawn from the doubles draw at Wimbledon after sustaining a knee injury in her singles match earlier this week. Her sister Venus Williams must also exit the tournament as a result.