Top seed Aryna Sabalenka reached the 2026 Wimbledon third round after beating world number 57 McCartney Kessler. Despite winning the opening set in only 33 minutes, Sabalenka was given a run for her money.
While Kessler led 5-2 in the second set, Sabalenka ended up winning 6-1, 7-6 (11-9). Notably, Wimbledon remains the only Major in which Sabalenka is yet to play a final.