Aryna Sabalenka’s first opponent at Wimbledon 2025 was Carson Branstine. Sabalenka defeated Branstine in straight sets.

Carson Branstine is a Canadian-American tennis player and model. She funded her tennis career through modeling, describing it as a “cool little side hustle”. Branstine is ranked No. 197 in the world. She played college tennis at Texas A&M, where she helped the team win the 2024 NCAA Championship. Branstine has said, “I love being in front of the camera during a shoot. It’s fun, I love fashion”.