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Wimbledon Debutant Carson Branstine Falls to World No.1 Sabalenka in Straight Sets

A former collegiate champion who financed her rise through modeling pushed Sabalenka to seven games in the second set before bowing out.

Canadian-American tennis player Carson Branstine to debut at Wimbledon against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Canada's Carson Branstine REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Canada's Carson Branstine reacts during her first round match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Canada's Carson Branstine REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the second round with a 6-1, 7-5 win, dominating early before Branstine rallied in the second set.
  • Branstine earned her main-draw spot by winning three qualifying matches, including upsets of Lois Boisson, Bianca Andreescu and Raluca Șerban.
  • Ranked 197th in the world, the 24-year-old has funded her WTA tour expenses through modeling partnerships.
  • Off court, Branstine holds a bachelor’s degree in Society, Ethics and Law with minors in Philosophy and Sports Management and spent a year interning in family law.
  • Sabalenka, chasing her first Wimbledon title after runner-up finishes at the Australian Open and Roland-Garros, will face either Lulu Sun or Marie Bouzkova next.