Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Azarenka Withdraw from Wimbledon

A pair of Belarusian Grand Slam champions are out of Wimbledon.

Each Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdrew from The Championships attributable to harm.

Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew previous to her opening-round match attributable to a rotator cuff harm in her proper shoulder.

“Heartbroken to must inform you all that I gained’t be capable to play The Championships this 12 months,” Sabalenka mentioned. “I attempted all the pieces to get myself prepared however sadly my shoulder shouldn’t be cooperating. I pushed myself to the restrict in apply immediately to attempt my greatest, however my workforce defined that taking part in 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 12 months.”

Former No. 1 Azarenka can also be out with a shoulder harm.

“I’m past devastated proper now however I wished to tell you all that I’m unable to play in The Championships,” Azarenka mentioned. “I sustained a shoulder harm that has gotten progressively worse.”