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Sabalenka pulled out of Wimbledon with a shoulder injury, opening up the draw.

Sabalenka pulled out of Wimbledon with a shoulder injury, opening up the draw.

Andy Murray and Aryna Sabalenka are among those who have pulled out of the tournament, leaving a band of lucky losers in their wake.

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Jul 5, 2023; London, United Kingdom; General view of the outer courts on day three of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

May 26, 2024; Paris, France; Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts to a point during his match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day one of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 16, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) poses with the trophy after winning the men s singles final against Novak Djokovic (SRB) on day 14 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Jun 5, 2024; Paris, France; Aryna Sabalenka returns a shot during her match against Mirra Andreeva on day 11 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jabeur lost to Vondrousova in straight sets in the 2023 Wimbledon final.

Alcaraz enters Wimbledon as the reigning champion and favorite after winning Roland Garros.

Swiatek has yet to advance beyond the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

Alcaraz and Sinner have cultivated a budding rivalry, with the Spaniard winning their last matchup at the French Open.

Jul 16, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) poses with the trophy after winning the men s singles final against Novak Djokovic (SRB) on day 14 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 7, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts to a point during her match against Petra Martic (CRO) on day five of Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in a five-set thriller to claim the 2023 Wimbledon title.

Jul 16, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) and Novak Djokovic (SRB) pose with their trophies after the men s singles final on day 14 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Jabeur will miss the Olympics, citing the change in surfaces as one of the factors in her decision to skip the Paris Games.

Tommy Paul prepares a serve to Daniil Medvedev during the ATP semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Saturday, March 16, 2024.

May 26, 2024; Paris, France; Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts to a point during his match against Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland on day one of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Nadal has won Wimbledon twice (2008 and '10).

Mar 20, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Andy Murray (GBR) waves to the crowd after his match against Matteo Berrettini (ITA) (not pictured) on day three of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium.

Jun 9, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day 15 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

May 27, 2024; Paris, France; Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot during his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day two of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Alcaraz won the third major of his career at the 2024 French Open.

Jun 9, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day 15 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Jun 9, 2024; Paris, France; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day 15 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Tennis legend Roger Federer gives a speech at Dartmouth University's graduation.

Swiatek won her third straight, and fourth overall French Open title, continuing her dominance at Roland Garros.