She still has a long way to go before the final, but whatever happens from here, this was a crucial victory for the world No. 1.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka staved off an upset bid by resurgent Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon by beating the home favorite 7-6 (6), 6-4 in the third-round at a raucous Centre Court.

Aryna Sabalenka has revealed Novak Djokovic's touching gesture following her big victory over Emma Raducanu at Wimbledon. Sabalenka knocked Raducanu out of Wimbledon after winning their centre court showdown 7-6, 6-4 on Friday.