Maja Chwalinska slipped on Wimbledon grass while chasing a match point, turning a 6‑2 5‑2 advantage into a 2‑6 7‑5 6‑2 loss to Thai qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew. Her ankle, later wrapped and iced, forced a medical timeout that stalled her movement for the rest of the match.

Maja Chwalinska, a French Open runner‑up and qualifier who dazzled at Roland Garros, had been on a winning streak before the incident. The injury not only cost her the first‑round win but also raised concerns about her ability to compete in the later stages of Wimbledon.

Meanwhile, fourth‑seeded Jessica Pegula broke her Wimbledon curse by reaching the second round, beating Czech Darja Vidmanova 7‑5 6‑3 after a shock first‑round exit last year. Pegula, who recently defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Berlin, will now face Spain’s Sorribes Tormo.

Chwalinska’s ankle pain and lower‑back discomfort highlight the physical toll of the grass‑court season, potentially impacting her form at the French Open and beyond. Pegula’s comeback signals a return to form, but her next match will test whether she can sustain the momentum she rebuilt.