No. 1 Sabalenka tested early but avoids upset bug
Briefly

Aryna Sabalenka narrowly claimed victory in her Wimbledon second-round match against Marie Bouzkova, winning 7-6 (4), 6-4 after being close to losing the first set multiple times. Notably, four of the top ten women's seeds, including Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, were eliminated in the initial round. The tournament set a record by having 23 seeded players, 10 women and 13 men, exit by the end of Day 2, equaling the most departures at any Grand Slam in 25 years. Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, hopes for fewer upsets going forward.
Aryna Sabalenka faced significant challenges in her second-round match, coming close to losing the first set multiple times before securing a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory.
Four of the top ten women's seeds, including Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, were eliminated in the first round, contributing to a record 23 seeded players falling in the tournament.
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