SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

New injuries ahead of Wimbledon – world number three breaks down

Under Thursday, the reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova broke off her match in Berlin due to injury. Now, world number three Aryna Sabalenka, four Elena Rybakina and eight Ons Jabeur have met the same fate – just over a week before Wimbledon.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 16:28

» Published: 22 June 2024

New injuries ahead of Wimbledon – world number three breaks down
Photo: Christophe Ena/AP/TT

On Thursday, the reigning champion Marketa Vondrousova broke off her match in Berlin due to injury.

Now, world number three Aryna Sabalenka, fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina, and eighth-seeded Ons Jabeur have met the same fate – just over a week before Wimbledon.

The first round of Wimbledon begins on 1 July. However, several stars on the women's side may be absent. During the tournament in Berlin, four top-ten players on the world ranking have broken off due to injury or illness.

Ons Jabeur, who reached the final last year, fought a tough battle against American Coco Gauff before being forced to break off the match due to injury. According to Gauff, the Tunisian indicated that the injury was not so severe before she withdrew.

I know she'll feel better tomorrow and should be okay for Wimbledon, Gauff said according to AFP.

Just an hour later, the next big star, Aryna Sabalenka, was forced to break off due to injury – for the first time in her career.

The Belarusian called a doctor due to pains in her shoulder and neck, but continued playing afterwards. At least for one game, before she chose to break off the match.

Earlier in the week, world number four Elena Rybakina also broke off due to illness, and reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova after slipping badly.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Confirmed: Superstar Placed on Injury List
1 MIN READ

Confirmed: Superstar Placed on Injury List

Uefa acknowledges: Isak was robbed of a goal
1 MIN READ

Uefa acknowledges: Isak was robbed of a goal

Romania awarded victory - negatively affects Sweden
2 MIN READ

Romania awarded victory - negatively affects Sweden

These are the candidates for the Jerring Award
1 MIN READ

These are the candidates for the Jerring Award

The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot
2 MIN READ

The Men's Attitude Inspires in the Hunt for a European Championship Spot

Back problems stop Italian star
1 MIN READ

Back problems stop Italian star

Vieira takes over crisis club in Italy
1 MIN READ

Vieira takes over crisis club in Italy

Top Allsvenskan Player Retires
2 MIN READ

Top Allsvenskan Player Retires

The Star's Response to Criticism: "Never Been Better"
2 MIN READ

The Star's Response to Criticism: "Never Been Better"

The Hope of a European Championship Semifinal Lives On After the Victory
1 MIN READ

The Hope of a European Championship Semifinal Lives On After the Victory

Frustrated - but at the same time not surprised
2 MIN READ

Frustrated - but at the same time not surprised

The Bronze Hero Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich: "Shocked and Very Sad"
4 MIN READ

The Bronze Hero Nicolina Pernheim Goodrich: "Shocked and Very Sad"

Palestine earned a point against the leader
1 MIN READ

Palestine earned a point against the leader

Ludvig Åberg can be awarded for Masters performance
1 MIN READ

Ludvig Åberg can be awarded for Masters performance

Penalties decided after Swedish goals
1 MIN READ

Penalties decided after Swedish goals

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"
2 MIN READ

"It's incredible - he's a goal machine"

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"
3 MIN READ

Tomasson on the future: "We can reach far"

British media: Pep stays at City
1 MIN READ

British media: Pep stays at City

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"
2 MIN READ

Isak's harsh criticism: "Worst I've seen"

The Giant Talent's Nightmare: Subbed off Injured
1 MIN READ

The Giant Talent's Nightmare: Subbed off Injured