Aryna Sabalenka Was Pissed Off at Amanda Anisimova During Wimbledon Match
Aryna Sabalenka has never been one to hide her emotions on the court, and that fire was on full display during her Wimbledon semifinal loss to Amanda Anisimova. The Belarusian star, a three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, was upset after a tense battle, and a little gamesmanship from Anisimova may have added fuel to the fire.
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Sabalenka had battled her way through a tough draw to reach the semis, including a gritty quarterfinal comeback where she dropped the first set against Laura Siegemund. However, during her match with Anisimova, a pivotal moment in the second set altered the energy.
A reporter brought it up in her post-match press conference: 'I just wanted to ask about a point in the second set. She celebrated before the ball went past you. You looked at the umpire. I just wondered if you thought that was more of a hindrance issue?'
Sabalenka didn't hold back.
'I was just trying to chase the ball,' Sabalenka said. 'She was already celebrating it. I was like 'I mean, that's a bit too early.''
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The celebration clearly struck a nerve.
'She kind of pissed me off, like saying, 'That's what she does all the time,'' Sabalenka continued. 'But I was grateful and thankful that she said that because I was like, it actually helped me to keep fighting. I was like OK, now I'm gonna show you the tennis.'
Fueled by that frustration, Sabalenka stormed back to take the second set, looking locked in and fired up.
'I came back because I got really angry in that moment,' she admitted. 'Probably in the third set, I should've remembered, and probably it would've helped. But it is what it is.'
Over eight head-to-head matches, the 24-year-old Anisimova leads the series 5-3.
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Anisimova ultimately closed out the win, pulling off one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 tournament. With her win, she will face Iga Swiatek in the Ladies' Singles final.
Still, Sabalenka's fire and fight were evident, and her candid post-match comments added even more spark to what's already shaping up to be a lively potential rivalry with Anisimova.
One thing's for sure: if they meet again, Aryna won't forget this one.
Related: Novak Djokovic Makes Feelings Towards Roger Federer Clear After Wimbledon Win
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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