Why was Sabalenka chosen as the favorite?

Sabalenka was selected due to her skills on grass courts and the opinions of her rivals who believe in her potential to win Wimbledon 2026.

Why didn't Świątek get any votes?

The lack of votes for Świątek may be due to her lower effectiveness on grass compared to other surfaces, which influenced the perception of her chances by other tennis players.

Who took part in the survey?

The survey participants included, among others: Jakub Menšík, Matteo Berrettini, Ben Shelton and Karolina Plíšková, who indicated Sabalenka as the main favorite.

Sabalenka is the favorite at Wimbledon 2026. Świątek without votes

Aryna Sabalenka was indicated as the main favorite of Wimbledon 2026 by her rivals. Iga Świątek did not receive any votes in the poll.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 2 Jul, 13:25

Sabalenka is the favorite at Wimbledon 2026. Świątek without votes

Aryna Sabalenka was indicated as the main favorite to win Wimbledon 2026 in a survey conducted among tennis players. Surprisingly, the defending champion Iga Świątek did not receive any votes, which may indicate a change in mood in the tennis community. The survey, the results of which were published by *Interia Sport*, revealed that Sabalenka enjoys great trust among her rivals, despite her recent poor form.

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