…and Czech doubles partner Karolina Muchova then lost in their first match at the Berlin Open this week, hours after the American great and her sister Venus Williams were awarded a wildcard to play in the Wimbledon doubles event. They are six-time doubles winners at Wimbledon, last triumphing there a decade ago. AFP

American Jessica Pegula beats world number one after recovering from losing a tight second set to come through 6-4 6-7

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka saw her Wimbledon preparations take a major hit as she was stunned by Jessica Pegula in the deciding set of the Berlin Open semi-finals.