World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, chasing her maiden Wimbledon title, will open her marketing campaign towards China’s Zhu Lin and will face USA’s Coco Gauff within the quarterfinals, as per the draw introduced on Friday.
Defending champion Elena Rybakina is projected to face Ons Jabeur within the quarterfinals in what can be a repeat of final yr’s summit conflict. Rybakina begins her title protection towards Shelby Rogers.
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World No. 2 and reigning Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka was drawn to face Hungary’s Panna Udvardy within the first spherical and will meet Maria Sakkari on the last-eight stage.
Jessica Pegula is projected to satisfy Caroline Garcia within the quarterfinals.
Five-time champion Venus Williams will face fellow wildcard Elina Svitolina within the first spherical.
Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit, who is ready to retire after Wimbledon, will start her remaining Major with an opening-round assembly with Italian qualifier Lucrezia Stefanini.
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Interesting first-round clashes
Iga Swiatek vs Zhu Lin
Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina
Sofia Kenin vs Coco Gauff
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com