Great Britain’s Katie Boulter threatened a major Wimbledon upset against second seed Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court. Not that the deciding set was a stroll for Sabalenka, although Boulter will rue a Hawkeye decision as she was about to walk back to her seat. Sabalenka duly broke – but in an epic seventh game Boulter forced six break points with some glorious shot-making, including an exquisite drop-shot and lob combination. Aryna Sabalenka reached the third round at the All England Club (Steven Paston/PA)However, the 23-year-old from Minsk repelled the lot and brave Boulter’s chance had finally gone. “Of course I was nervous today and didn’t feel the court from the beginning but I’m glad I got my rhythm in the second set.

Source: Express June 30, 2021 17:15 UTC