Sabalenka Advances Amid Record Wimbledon Upheaval, Faces Raducanu

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one and top seed at Wimbledon 2025, has emerged as the last remaining top-five female player after a record number of early upsets in the tournament. She narrowly avoided elimination in the second round, overcoming Marie Bouzkova in a challenging match, and is now set to face Britain’s Emma Raducanu, who impressed with a recent win over 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova. Sabalenka acknowledged the pressure but emphasized focusing on herself and taking the tournament one step at a time, while noting Raducanu's improved form since last year. The Sabalenka vs. Raducanu match was highly competitive, with Raducanu leading at key points before Sabalenka ultimately won 7-6, 6-4 to progress to the last 16. Meanwhile, on the men’s side, American Taylor Fritz, also advancing to the third round, is seen as a strong contender aiming to become the first American male Grand Slam winner since 2003. The tournament has seen a significant number of early exits for seeded players, creating a challenging yet opportunistic environment for the remaining top contenders.