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 as a consequence of damage.

Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew previous to her opening-round match as a consequence of a rotator cuff damage in her proper shoulder.

“Heartbroken to should let you know all that I gained’t have the ability to play The Championships this yr,” Sabalenka stated. “I attempted every little thing to get myself prepared however sadly my shoulder just isn’t cooperating. I pushed myself to the restrict in observe immediately to strive my greatest, however my staff defined that enjoying 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 yr.”

Former No. 1 Azarenka can be out with a shoulder damage.

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