Sabalenka Fights Back, Anisimova Makes History at Wimbledon 2025
All eyes are on London as Wimbledon 2025 heads into its final stretch, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most electrifying editions in recent memory. Aryna Sabalenka, the current world number one, secured her place in the semifinals after battling back from a set down against Laura Siegemund. The match looked dicey at first—Sabalenka dropped the opening set 4-6, rattling fans who’ve become used to her dominance. But she stormed back with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 finish, showing the kind of resilience that's made her the favorite in most big events lately.
This victory isn’t just another notch in her belt. It marks Sabalenka’s fourth straight Grand Slam semifinal—a consistency that puts her in the same breath as some of tennis’s greats. Out of twelve Grand Slam quarterfinals in her career, she’s now won ten, proving her ability to perform under pressure again and again.
On the other side of the net for the semifinals stands Amanda Anisimova. The 23-year-old American, seeded 13th, broke new ground by reaching her first Wimbledon semifinal. She did it in style, too—dismantling Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1 in the first set and holding her nerve in a tense tiebreak to clinch the second, 7-6 (9). It’s the kind of breakthrough that’s been bubbling for a while—Anisimova has wowed crowds with her fearless play, and now she’s got her shot at the world’s best on Centre Court.
Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic Prepare for a High-Stakes Clash
While Sabalenka and Anisimova gear up for battle, the other semifinal spot will go to either Iga Swiatek or Belinda Bencic. Swiatek, the Polish phenom and a fan favorite, cruised past Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets, showing why she’s always a threat at the biggest tournaments. She looked in complete control, keeping rallies tight and never letting her opponent build momentum.
Bencic, meanwhile, had a tougher road. She squared off against 18-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva and scraped through a hard-fought duel. The Swiss star’s experience made the difference—she absorbed Andreeva’s power, mixed up her shots, and managed the tricky moments when the match could have swung either way. Many are buzzing about this semifinal; Swiatek’s consistency faces off against Bencic’s shot-making flair.
The women's semifinals are set for fireworks, with established champions and hungry up-and-comers both looking to etch their names in Wimbledon lore.
On the men’s side, Wimbledon 2025 hasn’t disappointed either. Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic powered into the semifinals after winning their respective quarterfinal matches. Djokovic’s march through the draw always seems inevitable, but Sinner, with his aggressive returning and fearless mentality, continues to build his resume. There’s less clarity around Carlos Alcaraz’s run this year, but with talents like Sinner and Djokovic vying for the trophy, anything can still happen on the famous grass courts.
With four thrilling women's semifinalists and the same intensity on the men’s side, this year’s Wimbledon promises plenty of action and storylines as we march toward the finals.
