Follow us on Google Discover Aryna Sabalenka played many big names on her run to the Wimbledon semifinals this year.
Sabalenka beat the likes of Emma Raducanu, Elise Mertens and Marie Bouzkova to match her best ever result at the grass court major.
Despite being the top seed and favourite for the title, Sabalenka’s Wimbledon run was ended in the semifinals by Amanda Anisimova.
However, it is actually the player Sabalenka beat in the first round who has revealed her injury concern that could end her season.
Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty ImagesCarson Branstine admits that she could end her season due to injury
Sabalenka beat Carson Branstine in the first round of Wimbledon this year, the Canadian who is currently ranked at world number 175.
While many players would shy away from playing the world number one, Branstine actually wanted a rematch with Sabalenka.
Branstine has not had that rematch yet, and instead has been competing at lower-level WTA 125 tournaments.
After losing in the first round of the WTA 125 event in Mallorca, Branstine was scheduled to head to Mexico for a tournament.
However, Branstine actually withdrew from this tournament and she has now explained the reason behind this and admitted that she may not play again in 2025.
The 25-year-old wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), “Hi everyone! I pulled out of the 125K in Mexico this week because of some family stuff, I also have a lingering hamstring pull from San Sebastian.
“I’m not sure if I will conclude my tournament season yet, I’m taking everything day by day. Being 100% for BJK [Billie Jean King] Cup is my top priority!”
Hi everyone! I pulled out of the 125K in Mexico this week because of some family stuff, I also have a lingering hamstring pull from San Sebastian. I’m not sure if I will conclude my tournament season yet, I’m taking everything day by day. Being 100% for BJK Cup is my top…
— Carson Branstine (@carsonbranstine) October 20, 2025
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Branstine, who was born in California and represented USA until 2017, stated that Canada’s upcoming BJK Cup tie is her priority, and she explained in a follow-up social media post why this is so important to her.
“I began representing the leaf officially in 2017, but have always been a proud Canadian,” said Branstine. “I grew up with the Canadian flag hanging above the fireplace in my living room. I grew up knowing that Canada is the most beautiful country on the planet. I grew up with the dream that I would represent Canada on a stage like this. I’m so excited to play my first tie with my gals. I love you @TennisCanada.”
I began representing the leaf officially in 2017, but have always been a proud Canadian. I grew up with the Canadian flag hanging above the fireplace in my living room. I grew up knowing that Canada is the most beautiful country on the planet. I grew up with the dream that I… https://t.co/2ALQ0SMNPk
— Carson Branstine (@carsonbranstine) October 20, 2025
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This is the first time that Branstine has been selected to represent the 2023 BJK Cup champions, which has been enabled by both Japan Open champion Leylah Fernandez and former US Open winner Bianca Andreescu missing from the lineup.
Canadian Open champion Victoria Mboko will lead the Canada lineup, which also includes doubles world number six Gabriela Dabrowski, Marina Stakusic, Cadence Brace and Branstine.
They will play both Denmark and hosts Mexico in Monterrey, as they look to return to the World Group next year.