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  "textContent": "\n\n\nMaja Chwalinska's Wimbledon campaign came to a devastating end when the Polish star slipped at the baseline while standing just one point away from victory.\n\nThe 24-year-old, who reached the Roland Garros final earlier this month, had been commanding against Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew, holding a 6-2, 5-2 lead with match point at 40-30.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHowever, the 20th seed lost her footing and immediately injured her right ankle, visibly wincing as she attempted to move.\n\nDespite receiving medical treatment and having the ankle strapped, Chwalinska's mobility was severely compromised.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSawangkaew capitalised ruthlessly, claiming the second set without conceding another game before completing a remarkable 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 comeback.\n\nThe French Open finalist expressed her devastation following the agonising defeat.\n\nShe said: \"I'm definitely very disappointed.\n\n\"I was one point from winning a match. But I'll get through it. I didn't want to retire in Wimbledon.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS\n\n\n\n\n  * World Cup day 19: Underdogs Japan leading against Brazil, Germany in action later\n  * Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll make major life change that affects daughter Poppy\n  * Cameron Norrie out of Wimbledon after losing first-round defeat in British wipeout\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe wild card entry had arrived at the All England Club with momentum from her breakthrough Grand Slam run, making the manner of her departure all the more painful.\n\nElsewhere, Naomi Osaka made a memorable entrance on Court Three, arriving in an all-white ceremonial dress inspired by traditional Japanese kimono design, featuring intricate embroidery of cranes and cherry blossom.\n\nThe four-time Grand Slam champion delivered an impressive performance to dispatch France's Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5.\n\nThe Japanese star dominated the opening set before facing tougher resistance in the second, though she ultimately secured a comfortable passage into the next round.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nJessica Pegula secured a much-needed victory to banish memories of early exits at both last year's Championships and the recent French Open, overcoming Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3.\n\nThe world number four said: \"I definitely wanted to redeem myself a bit.\n\n\"(A) little extra nerves or pressure today, as well, just with that in mind, but then also motivation at the same time.\"\n\nOn the men's side, Cameron Norrie has been knocked out of Wimbledon after losing to Michael Zheng in a thrilling five-set contest.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe 30-year-old exited the competition after losing 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 7-6 (10-4) in a captivating game, with the American producing some incredible shots.\n\nThe British No. 1 is the latest big name out of the competition, after Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper both withdrew through injury.\n\nZheng won three sets in the contest through a tie-break, with victory in the last set after having five match points at his disposal.\n\nThe American came through as a qualifier, having to beat three players to reach the first round, in what is his biggest win so far.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n_Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June._**_ENTER HERE._**\n\n**\n**\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Wimbledon star exits competition after picking up injury on match point"
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