World No. 1 Sabalenka Reaches Wimbledon Semis After Comeback Win

Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, overcame a tough challenge from 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund in a nearly three-hour Wimbledon quarterfinal match to reach the semifinals for the third time. Sabalenka lost the first set and faced multiple breaks in the final set but rallied to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, showcasing resilience despite frustration and uncharacteristic errors. Siegemund, the 37-year-old German veteran, used an unorthodox style with slicing, chopping, and drop shots to disrupt Sabalenka’s power game, nearly becoming the oldest first-time major semifinalist in the Open era. Sabalenka, who has yet to win Wimbledon despite multiple Grand Slam titles, now awaits either Amanda Anisimova or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals, keeping her hopes alive for her first Wimbledon title. Following the match, Sabalenka admitted she needed time to cool down and recover from the intense contest. Her victory maintains her bid for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam final appearance after losses at the Australian and French Opens earlier in the season.