Aryna Sabalenka was just two points from dropping the opening set of her second-round Wimbledon match three times on Wednesday before asserting herself for a 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marie Bouzkova to avoid the sort of surprise that has sent a group of seeded players home.

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame a tight opening set Wednesday before settling in to defeat Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (4), 6-4 and reach the third round of Wimbledon.

Aryna Sabalenka avoids a Wimbledon shock to stay on course for maiden SW19 title - The top seed reached the third round with a straight-sets victory over Marie Bouzkova.