LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Defending Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina came from a set down on Centre Court to beat American Shelby Rogers 4-6 6-1 6-2 in the first round on Tuesday.
Rogers powered through the first set with Rybakina looking out of practice having pulled out of a warm-up tournament in Eastbourne due to a virus.
The 2022 champion never looked back, with another break coming in the seventh game when Rogers double faulted having already saved three break points.
Rybakina, who served 12 aces in the match, closed out victory with a hold to love.
She will face either Japanese lucky loser Nao Hibino or France's Alize Cornet in the second round.
Persons:
Elena Rybakina, Shelby Rogers, Roger Federer, Rogers, Rybakina, I've, Nao Hibino, Alize Cornet, Christian Radnedge, Ed Osmond
Organizations:
Wimbledon, Court, Rogers, Thomson
Locations:
Kazakh, Eastbourne, London