Aryna Sabalenka avoids major shock with fightback win over Laura Siegemund

Sabalenka, the runaway world number one and a three-time grand slam champion, had not dropped a set on her way to the quarter-finals.

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory over Laura Siegemund (Ben Whitley/PA)

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025 - 18:00

Andy Sims

Top seed and title favourite Aryna Sabalenka survived an almighty scare against world number 104 Laura Siegemund before reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Sabalenka, the runaway world number one and a three-time grand slam champion, had not dropped a set on her way to the quarter-finals.

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