Serena and Venus Williams retain record after Elena Rybakina's failed Wimbledon title defence
WTAFriday, 14 July 2023 at 20:00
Serena and
Venus Williams maintain record after Elena Rybakina fails to defend Wimbledon
title.
Elena
Rybakina's loss in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon against Ons Jabeur meant that
the Kazakh player could not defend the title she was one of the main favorites
for. Rybakina entered as the third seed and is known for her powerful serve and
strong forehand, which make her a formidable player on grass.
The world
No. 3's defeat came at the hands of Jabeur, her opponent in the 2022 Wimbledon
final. Jabeur has shown outstanding form at SW19 and is now in the final,
aiming for her first Grand Slam title. Rybakina had a 7-6, 4-2 lead but failed
to capitalize on it and lost in three sets.
With this
result, Rybakina was unable to successfully defend her title, a feat that has
only been achieved by two players in Wimbledon history: Serena Williams and
Venus Williams. The successful sisters have enjoyed some of their greatest
successes at SW19, amassing a combined total of 12 titles and 18 finals.
Furthermore,
four Wimbledon finals were contested between the Williams sisters, with Serena
winning three and Venus winning one. Venus successfully defended her title
twice, winning in 2000 and 2001, and then again in 2007 and 2008, the latter
being the only Wimbledon final she defeated her sister Serena in.
As for
Serena Williams, she defended the trophy by winning in 2002 and 2003, then in
2009 and 2010, and finally in 2015 and 2016.
Rybakina
did not arrive at Wimbledon in the best shape, as she had to withdraw from the
Eastbourne Open the previous week due to physical issues. She admitted at the
start of the tournament that she was not at her 100%.
Despite
this, Rybakina showcased some of her best skills and defeated Shelby Rogers,
Alize Cornet, Katie Boulter, and Beatriz Haddad Maia before succumbing to a
flawless Jabeur.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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