Aryna Sabalenka Survives Laura Siegemund's Vintage Tactics to Reach Wimbledon Semis

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a three-hour battle against Laura Siegemund in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, winning 4-6 6-2 6-4. Siegemund used vintage tactics, including slice and drop shots, to challenge Sabalenka's power game. Sabalenka will now face either Amanda Anisimova or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals.

Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed at Wimbledon 2025, secured her place in the semifinals after a grueling three-hour match against Laura Siegemund in the quarterfinals. The match, which took place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, was a testament to both players' tenacity and skill.

Sabalenka, who has been in exceptional form this season, defeated Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Siegemund, known for her vintage tactics and all-court game, put up a valiant fight, using slice and drop shots to challenge Sabalenka's powerful game. Despite Siegemund's efforts, Sabalenka's consistency and powerful serve ultimately proved decisive.

Sabalenka, who has won 23 of her last 25 Grand Slam matches, is now set to face either Amanda Anisimova or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the semifinals. Her impressive run continues her streak of reaching the quarterfinals of the past 11 majors she has appeared in, a feat matched only by Serena Williams from 2000 to 2005 [1].

Siegemund, at 37 years old, made history by becoming the oldest woman to reach her first career Wimbledon quarterfinal. Her elimination was a significant milestone in her career, but her performance against Sabalenka was a reminder of her tactical prowess and resilience [2].

The match was broadcasted live on ESPN and streamed for free via DirecTV and fuboTV, attracting a significant audience. Sabalenka's victory was a highlight of a thrilling day at Wimbledon, which also saw Novak Djokovic's comeback against Alex de Minaur and several other notable matches [3].

References:
[1] https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45683550/aryna-sabalenka-laura-siegemund-win-set-wimbledon-2025-quarterfinal
[2] https://www.nj.com/sports/2025/07/aryna-sabalenka-vs-laura-siegemund-7825-free-live-stream-watch-wimbledon-quarterfinals-online-time-tv-channel.html
[3] https://theplayoffs.news/en/aryna-sabalenka-vs-laura-siegemund-wimbledon-quarterfinals-preview/