Wimbledon 2026 | Sabalenka channels her inner Rocky to fend off Kessler challenge
Aryna Sabalenka defeated McCartney Kessler in a challenging second-round match at Wimbledon 2026. Despite a difficult second set, Sabalenka utilized her experience to secure a victory and advance to the next round.
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There is no doubting that "Rocky" fan Aryna Sabalenka has an "Eye of the Tiger" as she demonstrated on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) when her survival instincts kicked in to subdue American McCartney Kessler 6-1 7-6(9) in a compelling second round tussle at Wimbledon.
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