World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka battled back from the brink against Laura Siegemund in a nail-biting Wimbledon quarterfinal, securing her spot in the semi-finals after nearly three hours of intense play.
A Rollercoaster Quarterfinal
Aryna Sabalenka, a strong contender for the Wimbledon title, faced an unexpected challenge in veteran Laura Siegemund. The 37-year-old German pushed Sabalenka to her limits, even breaking her twice in the deciding set.
Despite the pressure, Sabalenka showed incredible resilience. She ultimately triumphed with a final score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, demonstrating why she’s a force to be reckoned with on the tour.
Sabalenka’s Candid Reaction
After the hard-fought victory, Sabalenka admitted just how close she felt to defeat, particularly after losing the first set. She humorously recounted thinking about leaving Wimbledon.
“I need some time to recover,” Sabalenka shared. “She pushed me so much, and honestly, after the first set, I was just like looking at my box, thinking like, ‘Guys I mean like book the tickets, you know, I think we’re about to leave this beautiful city, country, place’.”
She also highlighted her strategy to conceal any frustration. “I had to make sure I didn’t show I was annoyed by her – even if I was slightly, I didn’t want to give her that energy,” Sabalenka added, praising Siegemund’s impressive performance and the electrifying atmosphere on court.
Learning from Past Challenges
Sabalenka credited her ability to overcome this tough match to lessons learned from previous major tournaments, especially her loss to Coco Gauff at the French Open.
“I think there’s a big possibility that I would have lost this match if I didn’t learn that lesson,” she reflected. This self-awareness and improvement are key factors in her consistent success at Grand Slams.
Her recent track record speaks for itself: Sabalenka has reached the final of the last three majors. She secured titles at the US Open 2024 and the Australian Open 2025, defeating Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys, respectively, before her French Open semi-final loss.
Looking Ahead to the Semis
With this hard-earned victory, Aryna Sabalenka now advances to the Wimbledon semi-finals. She is set to face the 13th seed, American Amanda Anisimova, who secured her semi-final spot by defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6 (11-9).
- Aryna Sabalenka overcame Laura Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in a challenging Wimbledon quarterfinal.
- Sabalenka humorously admitted she thought she was about to be eliminated after the first set.
- She attributed her comeback to lessons learned from her French Open loss to Coco Gauff.
- Sabalenka has now reached the final four in the last three Grand Slams.
- Her next opponent in the semi-finals will be 13th seed Amanda Anisimova.
This remarkable comeback reinforces Sabalenka’s status as a top contender, showcasing her mental fortitude and refined game under pressure.
