Sabalenka blasts past Kessler to reach Wimbledon quarters
Belarusian bulldozes wildcard with 18 winners and 78% first-serve points won in straight sets.
Aryna Sabalenka bulldozed through the Wimbledon fourth round, dismantling American wildcard McCartney Kessler 6-2, 6-1 in 66 minutes. Sabalenka’s signature power game overwhelmed Kessler from the first ball, firing 18 winners while conceding just six unforced errors. The Belarusian’s serve was untouchable, winning 78% of first-serve points as Kessler managed only 46% in reply.
Kessler, playing in her first Wimbledon main-draw match, fought hard but couldn’t contain Sabalenka’s relentless aggression. The American saved five of nine break points but was repeatedly stretched by Sabalenka’s forehand and serve-and-volley combinations. The second set was over in 27 minutes, with Sabalenka breaking twice to close it out.
