Osaka Stuns Sabalenka as Wimbledon 2026 Delivers Midseason Surprises
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At Wimbledon 2026, midterm grades reveal a tournament of surprises and resilience: Serena Williams’ comeback is impressive but curtailed by a knee injury as she exits doubles, while Naomi Osaka shocks Aryna Sabalenka to shake up the women's draw; Djokovic remains a durable title threat at 39, and a strong Czech contingent plus rising Americans keep the field competitive, even as injuries and scheduling critiques loom, including the WTA’s Saudi Arabia move and the Finals moving to Indian Wells.
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