Former champions Rybakina, Vondrousova eye Wimbledon repeats but injuries a concern

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With Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka having had little preparation on grass this season and injuries and illnesses wreaking havoc on the women's tour, several players will be eyeing up Wimbledon as an opportunity for Grand Slam success.

FILE PHOTO: Jun 5, 2024; Paris, France; Jasmine Paolini of Italy returns a shot during her match against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan on day 11 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

The big-serving Kazakh has won three titles in 2024 - Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart - and has recorded wins over top 10 players Swiatek, Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari. "I would like to play everything, but if the body is on the limit, I cannot do anything. For now I'm pretty happy." While she has not been able to follow up that success with another trophy, her results have been promising, including quarter-final runs at the U.S. Open and French Open.

Since 2022, Jabeur's dream of becoming the first Arab and African woman to claim a major has been dashed three times, with the 29-year-old losing back-to-back Wimbledon finals in 2022 and 2023, as well as a U.S. Open final in 2022. "But I'm really looking forward to playing at Wimbledon. It's one of those places which is my own paradise."

 

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