Aryna Sabalenka proved why she’s world No. 1 with a gritty comeback against Germany’s Laura Siegemund at Wimbledon, surviving a 2-hour-54-minute marathon to secure her semifinal spot. The match, filled with twists worthy of a Netflix sports doc 🎥, saw Sabalenka rally from a set down to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
A Nail-Biting Comeback 🎾
Siegemund, 37, nearly made history as the oldest first-time Grand Slam semifinalist in the Open Era, dominating early with crafty baseline play. But Sabalenka—already a finalist at the Australian Open and Roland Garros this year—dug deep, later admitting: "I didn’t want her to see I was annoyed… even if I was a little bit!" 😤
Historic Pursuits and High Stakes
With this win, the Belarusian becomes the first player to qualify for 2024’s WTA Finals 🏆 and advances to her 12th career Grand Slam semi. Her next challenge? Facing Amanda Anisimova, who’s riding her own wave of momentum.
Sabalenka’s Winning Mindset 💪
"You have to earn every point against her," Sabalenka said of Siegemund, praising her opponent’s tactical brilliance. The victory also marks Sabalenka’s third straight Wimbledon semi appearance (she skipped 2022 and 2024 editions), proving her grass-court prowess is no fluke.
What’s Next?
Can Sabalenka clinch her first Wimbledon title? With titles in Miami, Madrid, and Brisbane this season alone, she’s clearly hungry for more. 🏅 Game on!
