
World number one Aryna Sabalenka restored order at Wimbledon by powering her way to a potential third-round showdown with Emma Raducanu thanks to a thrilling straight-sets win over Marie Bouzkova.
The women’s draw was blown wide open on Tuesday when three of the top five players – French Open champion Coco Gauff, world number three Jessica Pegula and Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen – crashed out in a string of first-round shocks.