A pair of Belarusian Grand Slam champions are out of Wimbledon.
Each Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdrew from The Championships as a result of damage.
Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew previous to her opening-round match as a result of a rotator cuff damage in her proper shoulder.
“Heartbroken to need to let you know all that I received’t have the ability to play The Championships this yr,” Sabalenka mentioned. “I attempted all the pieces to get myself prepared however sadly my shoulder isn’t cooperating. I pushed myself to the restrict in apply as we speak to strive my finest, however my group defined that enjoying would solely make issues a lot worse.
“This match means a lot to me and I promise I’ll be again stronger than ever subsequent yr.”
Former No. 1 Azarenka can also be out with a shoulder damage.
“I’m past devastated proper now however I needed to tell you all that I’m unable to play in The Championships,” Azarenka mentioned. “I sustained a shoulder damage that has gotten progressively worse.”
