Elena Rybakina 'half a step ahead' of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in race for Wimbledon title - Wilander
Elena Rybakina is «half a step ahead» of Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka as the favourite for the women's title at Wimbledon, according to seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. Rybakina has been in scintillating form ever since she survived a first-round scare against Shelby Rogers and reached the last eight on Monday when opponent Beatriz Haddad Maia retired in the first set. Ad The defending champion has surged up the WTA rankings to No.