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Alina Sabalenka, the world’s number one female tennis player, won a narrow victory on Tuesday All England Clubs In London.
Sabalenka’s fierce battle Wins over Laura Sigemund He won the Belarusian tennis star in the Wimbledon semi-finals. Sabalenka seemed pleased to advance to the next round of a first-rate tournament, but after the quarter-final match, she had trouble with how her words were interpreted.
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It was thought that Sabalenka was describing her partner as “annoying.”
“You’ve said before that Laura has an annoying game in a free way,” the reporter said.
Sabalenka quickly revealed, explaining that Siegemund described her game as “annoying”, suggesting that it created an irritating experience for those competing with her.
“I didn’t say that,” replied the 27-year-old. “No, no, I didn’t say that… They asked her questions that she said she had an annoying game. They didn’t say that to make it clear.”
Aryna Sabalenka will face German Laura Sigemundo in the 9th day of Wimbledon 2025 at All British Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club held in London, England on July 8, 2025. (Hanna Peters/Getty Images)
Sabalenka was eventually asked about how she maintained her confidence Quarterfinals Especially challenging moments.
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“It’s not like a annoying game. It’s a smart game,” Sabalenka said. “She really has everyone do work with her and go out to play games with her. You know you have to work at every point.”
Alina Sabalenka was held in a postmatch interview with her after winning the match against Germany’s Laura Sigemund on the 9th day at the UK’s Lone Tennis and Crockett Club on July 8, 2025. (Susan Murane/Imaging Image)
“It doesn’t matter if you’re a big server or not. If you’re a big hitter, you have to do the job. You have to run and win. Honestly, I was focusing on myself and not giving her that energy.
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Amanda Anishimova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals of the other women. Anishimoba will face Sabalenka in the semi-finals on Thursday.
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