Speaking after her second-round win over McCartney Kessler in Wimbledon 2026, the Belarusian star said she misses her pet dog "Ash" and hopes the rule will be changed in the future.

World No. 1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has pleaded Wimbledon to change the tournament's long-standing rule that does not allow players to bring their dogs to the All England Club.

Speaking after her second-round win over McCartney Kessler in Wimbledon 2026, the Belarusian star said she misses her pet dog "Ash" and hopes the rule will be changed in the future.

'Pets Are Well Trained'

Sabalenka was asked what she thought about Wimbledon's policy preventing players from bringing their dogs to the tournament.