Sabalenka Survives Siegemund, Reaches Wimbledon Semis

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after a hard-fought 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over 37-year-old German Laura Siegemund, dropping a set for the first time in this tournament. Sabalenka twice trailed by a break in the deciding set but rallied to win the last three games, demonstrating her emotional resilience against Siegemund's unorthodox play. The Belarusian, a two-time Australian Open champion and US Open winner, is seeking her fourth Grand Slam title and her first Wimbledon final after previous semifinal exits in 2021 and 2023. Siegemund, the oldest and lowest-ranked quarterfinalist, challenged Sabalenka with tactical variety but ultimately fell short. Next, Sabalenka will face either Amanda Anisimova or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals. The match highlighted Sabalenka's ability to overcome adversity and maintain her pursuit of a career milestone.