World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka defeated No.40 Anna Blinkova 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the Round of 16 at Wimbledon.
The victory extended Sabalenka’s outstanding record at the Slams this year to 15-1.
A semifinalist in 2021, Sabalenka next will face No.22 Ekaterina Alexandrova for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Alexandrova, who successfully defended her title in s’Hertogenbosch last month, advanced to her first Slam Round of 16 after defeating Dalma Galfi 6-0, 6-4.
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