The news came like a bolt from the blue. A withdrawal that completely changes the plans at Wimbledon, she was the favorite of the tournament.
The Wimbledon tournament started a few hours ago and immediately sees several champions on the field. There was great anticipation for the third Slam of the year, but in the meantime a sensational breaking news has arrived, no one would have ever expected it. It is a real drama for its fans.
In the women’s circuit she was probably among the main favorites, thanks to an Iga Swiatek who was never at ease on this surface. She is one of the most exuberant and likeable tennis players and for this reason she often found the support of the public and also for this reason the news hurts even more: Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the tournament.
Through a long post on her social media channels, the tennis player explained the reasons for this withdrawal and that for many Sabalenka was the main favorite of the tournament. There is nothing to be done, the tennis player will not take part in Wimbledon and has already confirmed her withdrawal, in her place will be Erika Andreeva, fished out as a lucky loser.
Goodbye Wimbledon, the announcement leaves you speechless
Aryna appeared disheartened and clarified via an Instagram Stories by releasing the following message: “With a broken heart I am forced to tell you that I will not be able to play the Wimbledon Championships this season. I tried in every way to be ready, but unfortunately my shoulder did not share my thoughts and I was forced to withdraw.”
Sabalenka really tried, but there was nothing she could do: “I pushed myself to the limit during today’s training, I did my best but my team advised me to take this decision to avoid things from getting worse. This tournament means a lot to me and I promise I will come back stronger next year”.
Aryna had reached the semifinals in 2023 in this tournament and many fans were hoping for a great result. A bad disappointment and points lost in the rankings with fans and insiders hoping to see Aryna back on the court soon. Wimbledon loses one of its main protagonists.
Everything changes in the tournament in a difficult situation: a few hours ago, before Sabalenka, the Russian Alexandrova had also announced her withdrawal and several athletes arrived at the tournament not in perfect conditions.
