WIMBLEDON, England — There was more slipping and sliding Wednesday at Wimbledon, and former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu made another early Grand Slam exit when she lost to Alize Cornet in the first round, 6-2, 6-1.
Andreescu won the 2019 Open, but the Canadian is 2-5 in majors since, including three opening-round defeats.
As the third day of play began, footing on the grass continued to be an issue. Andreescu, Novak Djokovic, American John Isner and at least one ball kid were among those taking tumbles, but all avoided serious injury.