World No.1 Sabalenka Corrects BBC Interviewer After Wimbledon Quarter-Final Win

After her Wimbledon quarter-final victory over Laura Siegemund, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka corrected BBC reporter Lee McKenzie during a live interview when McKenzie suggested Sabalenka had called Siegemund's playing style "annoying." Sabalenka clarified that she did not make such a statement but was responding to a question about Siegemund's own description of her game. She emphasized that Siegemund's style is smart and challenging, forcing opponents to work hard for every point, and acknowledged the difficulty of the match. Sabalenka's frustration on court was visible, but she maintained focus to secure a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 win. The Belarusian praised Siegemund's unique and aggressive playing style, rejecting the negative connotation of the word "annoying" and instead highlighting the mental and physical effort required to compete against her. Sabalenka will next face either Amanda Anisimova or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semi-finals.