India, July 2 -- A question in the on-court interview mentioned the carnage that has been taking place in the early rounds of Wimbledon. Of the 64 seeded players in the men's and women's singles draws, a whopping 23 were handed a first round defeat.

Aryna Sabalenka was asked on Wednesday if she pays any attention at all to the results around her.

"It's very sad to see so many top players lose in the first round," said the world No.1. "As the time shows, you better focus on yourself and stay away from the results. Of course, you're going to know the overall picture but it's better to take it one step at a time and do your best every time you're here competing."

She broke into a smile before adding, almost as an afterthought: "I hope the...