Chwalinska slips on match point, loses to Sawangkaew in Wimbledon opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Maja Chwalinska was defeated by Mananchaya Sawangkaew in the first round of Wimbledon on June 29. Chwalinska led the match at 6-2, 5-2 and had match point on Sawangkaew’s serve before slipping on the grass and injuring her right ankle. Following a medical timeout, she struggled and lost the next five games, eventually falling 2-6, 7-5, 6-2. Sawangkaew forced a decider while Chwalinska experienced worsening movement and also appeared to have a lower back issue. After the match, Chwalinska expressed her gratitude to fans and explained her decision to continue playing despite the injury.
- •Chwalinska led 6-2, 5-2 before slipping and injuring her ankle.
- •She called for a physiotherapist after the slip and received treatment.
- •Sawangkaew won the match 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 after Chwalinska's injury affected her movement.
- •Chwalinska cited her desire to continue playing at Wimbledon despite the injury.
- •Jessica Pegula also advanced in her match, defeating Darja Vidmanova.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Chwalinska slips on match point - then suffers defeat
- 2:52 PMBBC Sport — Chwalinska slips on match point - then suffers defeat
"French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska was one point away from winning her Wimbledon first-round match before a slip on the grass changed everything.
"French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska was one point away from winning her Wimbledon first-round match before a slip on the grass changed everything.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:53 PMChwalinska slips on match point - then suffers defeat
French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska was one point away from winning her Wimbledon first-round match before a slip on the grass changed everything.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 2:52 PMChwalinska slips on match point - then suffers defeat
French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska was one point away from winning her Wimbledon first-round match before a slip on the grass changed everything.
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