Rybakina, who served 12 aces in the match, closed out victory with a hold to love.
Watched by record eight-times Wimbledon men's champion Roger Federer in the royal box, the Kazakh looked to still be suffering from the illness that forced her out of the French Open last month when she was broken in the first game.
However, the third seed roared back in the second, showing the kind of strength and composure she utilised to claim her first Grand Slam title in London last year.
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