World No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka narrowly avoids major upset, advances to Wimbledon semifinal

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No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka narrowly defeated No. 104-ranked Laura Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the Wimbledon semifinals on Tuesday at the All England Club.

Sabalenka, 27, was twice down a break in the third set before she surged and won the final three games of the set. 

"She pushed me so much," said Sabalenka after the match on the court. "After the first set, I was just looking at my box, thinking, ‘Guys, I mean, book the tickets. I think we’re about to leave this beautiful city, country, place.’"

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after beating Laura Siegemund of Germany to win a quarterfinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.  (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo)

Sabalenka hadn’t lost a set in this year’s tournament until she dropped the first set against Siegemund in the quarterfinal.

Siegemund, 37, plays an unorthodox style of tennis that can leave opponents flustered. Siegemund has the ability to change the depth, speed, angles and spins of her shots over and over, which can frustrate any opponent and dull the type of power that Sabalenka brings to the court. 

Sabalenka credited Siegemund for playing a "smart game."

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after losing a point against Laura Siegemund of Germany during a quarterfinal women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.  (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo)

"It's not like it's an annoying game. It’s a smart game. She’s really making