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CAREER-BEST WIMBLEDON ENDS FOR AJLA TOMLJANOVIC Another career-best run at Wimbledon that ended today in the quarterfinals will teach Ajla Tomljanovic a lot. Elena Rybakina, who was ranked higher, was first tested by Tomljanovic's early display of strength and dexterity, but Rybakina eventually prevailed 4-6 6-2 6-3. Rybakina needed an hour and 51 minutes to complete her come-from-behind victory in the match that was the longest of the competition. Tomljanovic is rated 44th in the world going into Wimbledon 2022, 21 spots behind Rybakina, who is ranked 23rd. While competing in The Championships for for the second time, her 23-year-old opponent was making her eighth main draw debut at SW19. The contrast was evident as Tomljanovic assumed command right away. On Wimbledon's No. 1 Court, Tomljanovic was the early aggressor thanks to her backhand, which combined force and precision. Source The Australian was quick to take advantage of Rybakina's jitters by managing her own serve...