The women's singles world No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from this year's Wimbledon Championships on Monday due to a shoulder injury.

Aryna Sabalenka hits a return during the women's singles round of 16 match between Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Emma Navarro of the United States at the French tennis tournament in Paris, France, June 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

The Belarusian ace was slated to play her first-round match against American Emina Bektas later on Monday. Now, she has been replaced by lucky loser Erika Andreeva from Russia.

The 26-year-old Sabalenka reached the semifinals at the All England Club twice.