Wimbledon Defending Champion Rybakina Withdraws From Eastbourne Due to Lingering Viral Illness

Elena Rybakina, who won Wimbledon last year, pulled out of a warm-up event in Eastbourne on Monday due to concerns about her fitness ahead of the tournament.
Rybakina pulled out of the French Open earlier this month due to a viral illness and told media this week she is still not fully recovered.
Rybakina, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, was the top seed at Eastbourne but withdrew citing the lingering effects of her illness.
Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova moved on to the next round after Elise Mertens retired with a hip injury.
American J.J. Wolf earned his first win on grass by beating Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina.