Ekaterina Alexandrova stuns Aryna Sabalenka in world No. 1's first match since Australian Open final


Peter BodoSenior Writer	Maria Sharapova: The newly crowned champ of France and once-again No. 1 comes in on a serious roll.	Rafael Nadal: Rafa will keep the momentum going and continue to avenge himself on Novak Djokovic.
Ed McGroganOnline Editor	Maria Sharapova: It could very well be that we’re in the midst of watching Sharapova’s finest season yet.	Rafael Nadal: The last time Rafa played Wimbledon and failed to reach the final was way back in 2005.
Richard PagliaroSenior Editor	Serena Williams: The 2010 champion is still the game’s best server and remains its best closer on grass.	Novak Djokovic: Grass rewards agility, and the defending champion excels improvising on the run.
Steve TignorSenior Writer	Serena Williams: If she can manage to survive the first week, she’s still the player to beat in this tournament.	Rafael Nadal: He comes in on a roll, and he’s reached the SW19 final at the last five times he’s played it.

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Peter BodoSenior Writer	Li Na: She has the compact game and excellent mobility that can be so useful on grass.	Milos Raonic: His atomic serve and punishing groundstrokes can do serious damage at Wimbledon.
Ed McGroganOnline Editor	Kim Clijsters: Her No. 53 ranking means nothing; her draw, on the other hand, means everything.	Nicolas Almagro: He’s nearing his career-high ranking, and he’s the owner of a massive serve.
Richard PagliaroSenior Editor	Dominika Cibulkova: Her flat strokes and ability to hit the ball on the rise play well at Wimbledon.	Milos Raonic: He owns the wrecking-ball serve and fearless game to scare anyone.
Steve TignorSenior Writer	Ana Ivanovic: Ivanovic was close to beating eventual runner-up Sara Errani at Roland Garros this year.	Grigor Dimitrov: He made the semis in Queen’s, and he played a great one with Tsonga at Wimbledon in 2011.