Iga Swiatek is the top seed in the Wimbledon women’s singles draw, but it has been her least successful major.
Poland’s Swiatek looks to become the first woman of her generation to win five Grand Slam singles titles. Her best finish in three prior Wimbledon main draw appearances was a fourth round exit last year, though she did win the junior title in 2018.
Swiatek withdrew from her lone Wimbledon tune-up event before the semifinals, citing fever and possible food poisoning.
The defending Wimbledon champion is Russian-born Kazakh Elena Rybakina, who withdrew during last month’s French Open due to illness. Rybakina then withdrew from a Wimbledon tune-up event, also citing a viral illness.
Though Serena Williams retired last year, older sister Venus, 43, received a wild card to compete in her 24th Wimbledon singles draw. She was eliminated in the first round by Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.
The top American hope is No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula. No. 7 seed Coco Gauff was upset by 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round.
2023 Wimbledon Women’s Singles Draw
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