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Sabalenka advances to Wimbledon third round, remarks on Kostović

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:28 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Sabalenka advances to Wimbledon third round, remarks on Kostović
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Aryna Sabalenka has reached the third round of Wimbledon 2026, defeating McCartney Kessler 6-1, 7-6(9) after a 6-2, 6-3 win over Teodora Kostović. In a press conference, Sabalenka addressed Kostović’s pre-match confidence, suggesting it was unfounded given her performance. She expressed skepticism over Kostović's attempts to boost her self-belief before the match. Sabalenka, the World No. 1, will face Jeļena Ostapenko next in the tournament.

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  • •Sabalenka triumphed over Kessler, advancing without dropping a set.
  • •Kostović, a qualifier, made her Grand Slam main-draw debut.
  • •Sabalenka questioned Kostović's pre-match remarks and self-belief.
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  • 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Don’t Know What She Was Trying’ – Aryna Sabalenka Takes a Dig at Wimbledon Opponent for ‘Faking It’ in R1
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Aryna Sabalenka has stormed into the third round of Wimbledon 2026 without dropping a set. The World No.

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