![]() ![]() The pair have never met but if Barty should prevail, she will also be encouraged by the knowledge that she’ll have no seed to face in the third round. Next up for her is Russian Anna Blinkova, a promising 22-year-old Muscovite, ranked 89 in the world, who had an impressive first round win over the experienced Timea Babos. Williams, in the same half of the draw as Barty, had, of course, been a huge threat but along with Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka and Halep, who both withdrew before the event started, the absence of the big three now looks a heaven-sent opportunity for Barty.Ī brilliant contest □ overcomes Alison Van Uytvanck 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to seal a spot in the second round #Wimbledon /d8SRPkqmXj The great champion was forced to pull out after hurting her left leg when slipping at 3-all in the opening set against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus, an event so seismic in Wimbledon terms that even Roger Federer was moved to exclaim, ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe it’.” ![]() That feeling was only heightened later on the same court when Serena Williams’ latest chance to match Margaret Court’s record grand slam singles titles tally ended in tears. “Evonne truly embodies what it means to be a trailblazer, and her inspiring career has paved the way for young indigenous women such as myself to see a future for themselves in tennis.” tribute to her idol, Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Expert pundits like former US Open champion Tracy Austin identified her as a justified favourite to pick up the title which has been vacated by the late withdrawal of injured Simona Halep.
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