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Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova Wimbledon Semifinal Preview – Can Anisimova Crack Sabalenka’s Grass Game?

Two players, one Grand Slam final at stake. Expect fireworks and no let-ups.

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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka is set to clash with the 13th seed Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals of Wimbledon on July 10, 2025. After a gritty comeback win over Laura Siegemund, the world No. 1 is into her third semifinal at SW19, still chasing a maiden Wimbledon final after falling short in 2021 and 2023. A finalist in Melbourne and Paris this year, Sabalenka is looking to finally go all the way.

Anisimova has completed a stunning comeback after returning in 2024 from a mental health break ranked outside the Top 400, currently No. 12. Her straight-sets win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has taken her to her second career Grand Slam semifinal, matching her 2019 Roland Garros run. She’s now set to break into the Top 10 for the first time.

What a crucial moment 😱

Aryna Sabalenka delivers the Play of the Day, presented by @BarclaysUK #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/5mqOfPiHr5
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka Form Description

Sabalenka has made her mark as the dominant force in women’s tennis this season. Prior to Wimbledon, the world No. 1 had racked up an impressive 42-8 YTD, collecting titles in Brisbane, Madrid, and Miami, two of which were coveted WTA 1000 titles. Finals appearances at the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Indian Wells, and Stuttgart, with semifinals in Berlin and quarterfinals in Rome, further cement her as the most consistent contender of 2025.

Aside from early hiccups in Doha and Dubai, Sabalenka’s season has been defined by dominance. Armed with 171 aces, a rock-solid 76% service hold rate, and a 48.1% break point conversion rate.

Aryna Sabalenka wins so many matches on her terms, but today was about 'winning ugly' against an unorthodox opponent – and she did just that.

The resilience, composure, and problem-solving she showed in the third set is why she's the world #1. pic.twitter.com/0r9ll97eVL
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 8, 2025

Amanda Anisimova Form Description

Anisimova has weathered a stormier road this year. Battling illness and persistent back and hip issues, she’s shown flashes of brilliance, though. The American opened her campaign with a strong quarterfinal in Hobart and followed it up with a memorable title in Doha.

But inconsistency crept in soon after, with a first-round exit in Melbourne and multiple withdrawals, including Singapore and Paris. Still, Anisimova’s stats show her fight with 98 aces, a 63.8% win rate on first serve, and a sharp 46.4% break point conversion across 35 matches.

Amanda Anisimova made the Roland-Garros semis at 17. She was the next big thing.

But two years ago, she checked out of tennis to prioritize her mental health, citing burnout at 21.

Now 23, she's back in a Grand Slam semi at Wimbledon.

What a journey! 💚 pic.twitter.com/e7PQks7sw6
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 8, 2025

Aryna Sabalenka or Amanda Anisimova – Who Has an Edge in the Recent Encounters?

Amanda Anisimova leads Aryna Sabalenka 5-3 in their head-to-head, a rivalry that dates back to the 2019 Australian Open, where Anisimova breezed past the Belarusian in straight sets. She repeated the feat later that year at Roland Garros. Next, in 2022, Anisimova again edged her out with tight three-set wins in Charleston and Madrid, but Sabalenka struck back in Rome with a powerful straight-sets victory.

The momentum shifted again in 2023 as Sabalenka dominated in Melbourne, only for Anisimova to respond with a gritty win in Toronto. Their most recent clash came just weeks ago at Roland Garros 2025, where Sabalenka reasserted her dominance with a commanding straight-sets win.

Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova will face each other in the semifinals of Wimbledon.

Amanda leads the head to head 5-3.

Aryna won their most recent meeting at Roland Garros this year.

They’ve never played on grass.

Two of the biggest hitters in the world battling for… pic.twitter.com/bOlwXpYEVj
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 8, 2025

Now, as they prepare for their ninth match, the stage is set for another chapter in this storied rivalry. Sabalenka, far more refined and resilient than she was in their early encounters, will look to assert her current form. But Anisimova, with her history of disrupting rhythm and striking early, remains a genuine threat. History favors Anisimova, form favors Sabalenka but who blinks first?

What Time Does the Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova Match Start?

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova will begin at 8:30 A.M. ET on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

18 Majors later, Amanda Anisimova is a Grand Slam semi-finalist once again ✨#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/MzoRNBGyla
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) July 8, 2025

Where To Watch Player Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova?

The Wimbledon 2025 semifinal featuring Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova will be broadcast live on ESPN (also available on ESPN2) and streamed via ESPN+, with additional access through DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV.

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