Wimbledon 2026 | Sabalenka powers past Kostovic into second round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic in straight sets to advance to the second round of Wimbledon 2026. Despite a minor service break in the second set, Sabalenka maintained control to secure her opening victory.
Why it matters
As the top seed, Sabalenka's performance is a key indicator for the women's singles tournament trajectory at Wimbledon.
Women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka began her latest attempt to claim her first Wimbledon crown with a routine 6-2 6-3 defeat of Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic on Monday (June 29, 2026).
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