Sabalenka aces Wimbledon examination against danger opponent Ostapenko

If this was meant to be a tough test of Aryna Sabalenka’s grasscourt pedigree at this year’s Wimbledon, the Belarusian passed it with flying colours as she handed Jelena Ostapenko a 6-4 6-4 reality check to reach the fourth round on Friday.

When on target, the Latvian’s bludgeoning shots can knock out anyone, as Sabalenka was only too aware of after losing their most recent encounter in last year’s Stuttgart final....