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Sabalenka strolls to opening round win over qualifier Kostovic

Sabalenka strolls to opening round win over qualifier Kostovic
BBC Sport Monday 29 June 2026, 19:52 UTC 1 min read
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World number one Aryna Sabalenka completes a commanding straight-set win over Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka completes a commanding straight-set win over Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic in the first round of Wimbledon 2026.
Sabalenka (LOCATION) Kostovic World (ORG) Aryna Sabalenka (ORG) Serbian (ORG) Teodora Kostovic (PERSON) Wimbledon 2026 (EVENT)
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