Victoria Azarenka, the No.16 seed, has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. This marks the second withdrawal of a two-time Australian Open champion from the tournament today, following Aryna Sabalenka's exit. Azarenka has been replaced in the draw by Lucky Loser Elsa Jacquemot. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu has stepped onto Centre Court to play her first-round match against world No. 149 Renata Zarazua. Raducanu's draw appears more favorable following the withdrawal of her original first-round opponent, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Sabalenka.
Vika Azarenka’s withdrawal from Wimbledon makes it two two-time Australian Open champs to pull out today from SW19, joining Aryna Sabalenka…
Emma Raducanu underway against world no. 149 Renata Zarazua - her bit of the draw looks a little friendlier following the withdrawal today of her original first round opponent Ekaterina Alexandrova and number three seed Aryna Sabalenka. #Wimbledon https://t.co/8A29q33fe5
Victoria Azarenka withdraws from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. Wishing her a speedy recovery 🙏 https://t.co/rCWTR9Zr4e
Emma Raducanu steps on court to play her first round match at Wimbledon. So much love from the crowd. This time last year, she was recovering from 3 surgeries. So special to have her back on this court & finally healthy. 🇬🇧❤️ https://t.co/6GNCM5bx5j
Victoria Azarenka, the No.16 seed, has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury. She has been replaced in the draw by Lucky Loser Elsa Jacquemot.
Rough day for Belarusian shoulders...Vika Azarenka the latest withdrawal, citing same injury as Sabalenka #Wimbledon
Ready for more 🎾 Emma Raducanu takes on Renata Zarazua in today's second match on Centre Court #Wimbledon https://t.co/SgTFVKlKMd