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The world’s number 1-ranked female tennis player Aryana Sabalenka for a narrow win at the All England Club in London on Tuesday.
The victory of Sabalanka’s tough victory over Laura Sigemond earned a place in the Wimbledon semi -finals to Belarusi Tennis Star. While Sabalenka was happy to move forward in the next round of the prestigious tournament, after the quarter -final match he raised the issue of how his words were interpreted.
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Sabalanka was clearly questioned to tell her opponent as “annoying”.
A reporter said, “You said before hand that Laura has a annoying game.”
Sabalenka quickly clarified and explained that Seigamund first described his game as “annoying”, suggesting that it creates a disappointing experience for those who compete against him.
“I didn’t say so,” the 27 -year -old replied. “No, no, I did not say that … he asked the question that he said that he has a annoying game. I did not say that, just to clarify it.”
Aryana Sabalenka celebrates the Championship Wimbledon 2025 against the Ladies Singles quarter -final match against Germany’s Laura Sigmund, celebrating the All England Lawn Tennis and Crocket Club on July 08, 2025 on July 08, 2025 in London, on July 08, 2025. (Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Sabalenka was eventually asked how he maintained his confidence during the particularly challenging moments of the quarter -finals.
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“It’s not that it is a annoying game. It’s a smart game,” said Sabalenka. “She is really working against everyone, and going against her in the match, you know that you have to work for every point.”
Aryana Sabalenka in her post match interview in her post match interview after winning her match against Laura Sigmund of Germany at all England Lawn Tennis in the United Kingdom, 825, 2025, in the United Kingdom and Nine at Crocket Club. (Susan Mulene/Emeon image)
“It doesn’t matter that you are a big server, if you are a big hitter, you have to work. You have to run and win. Honestly, I was just trying to focus on myself and ensuring that I did not give him that energy.
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Amanda Anisimova defeated Anastasia Paviluchenkova in the quarterfinals of other women. Anisimova will face Sabalenka in the semi -finals of Thursday.
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