Wimbledon semi-finals Live Updates: Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisomova underway
The Amanda Anisomova vs Aryna Sabalenka semi-final stands at 1-1.
The first semi-final between Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court is underway.
Sabalenka is the favourite on current form, but with a 5-3 head-to-head record over the World No.1, Anisimova will fancy her chances.
Sabalenka will also look to break her semi-final jinx at the All England Club.
The past favours Amanda Anisimova, who has a 5-3 lead over Aryna Sabalenka on the head-to-head count.
In Grand Slams, the record is 2-2, but it's the first time they will be locking horns at Wimbledon.
In their previous meeting in the Round of 16 at French Open 2025, Sabalenka beat Anisimova 7-5, 6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova will face each other in the first semi-final of the day on Centre Court.
For Sabalenka, it's her third semi-final at the All England Club. In 2021, Sabalenka lost to Karolina Pliskova while Ons Jabeur beat her in 2023. Will 2025 be third time lucky for the World No.1?
As for Anisimova, she will be playing in her maiden Wimbledon semi-final.
Sabalenka is the favourite, but Anisimova has the potential to spring a surprise.
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