No.1 Sabalenka Advances to Wimbledon Fourth Round after Raducanu Win

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon 2025 after overcoming a tough challenge from Emma Raducanu, defeating her 7-6(6), 6-4 on Centre Court. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, showed promising form but was unable to maintain leads in both sets against Sabalenka, who praised Raducanu's level of play and the intense atmosphere. Sabalenka earlier reached the third round by defeating Marie Bouzkova 7-6(4), 6-4, showcasing improved control and powerful shot-making while maintaining her unbeaten streak in Grand Slam second rounds. With several top seeds like Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Zheng Qinwen exiting early, Sabalenka's path to the title has opened up, and she appears focused on progressing step by step despite the tournament's unpredictability. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending Wimbledon champion and world No. 2, also advanced comfortably to the third round, continuing his strong performance on grass courts this season. Sabalenka emphasized the importance of concentrating on her own game amidst the upsets, expressing hope that the tournament would stabilize without further surprises.