Aryna Sabalenka thanks Billie Jean King after Australian Open win
It's Sabalenka's first title.
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Sloane Stephens pulled off the first major shock of the 2021 draw, defeating two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4.
An impressive performance đź’Ş@SloaneStephens defeats two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/LlWiAptOQz
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 28, 2021
The unseeded American took out No. 10 Kvitova in straight sets.
It’s Stephen’s first time beating a top 10 player at Wimbledon. She now advances to the second round, where she will play the winner of the Kristie Ahn and Heather Watson matchup.
It's Sabalenka's first title.
Instead, she'll set her sights on the doubles bracket.
Pegula is the last American woman standing.
Both lost in straight sets.