The world No. 1 was thrown off by Siegemund's changes in pace and rhythm, but came through in three tight, tense sets.

Aryna Sabalenka digs deep to battle past Laura Siegemund and into the semi-finals of Wimbledon in an engrossing contest that pushed the world No.1 on Centre Court

Wimbledon 2025 has had its moments of drama. Aryna Sabaleka, the world's #1 tennis player, helped deliver her share of it when she won a tense match against German Laura Siegemund, Sabalenka said after the July 8 match that she thought she was going to lose after the first set.