1. Sabalenka 4-6 6-4 0-0 Anisimova*
2. Amanda Anisimova can’t get her racquet behind a big Aryna Sabalenka serve and that’s the set.
3. Strap yourselves in… we’re going to a decider.
5. *Sabalenka 4-6 5-4 Anisimova
6. A little hiccup from Aryna Sabalenka with a double fault but she pushes on for set point.
8. *Sabalenka 4-6 5-4 Anisimova
9. Daniela Hantuchova
10. Former world number five on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
11. I love the way Aryna’s team support her. They’re there for her but don’t get too excited. It’s not standing ovations after every point. It’s just right.
13. *Sabalenka 4-6 5-4 Anisimova
14. This game just keeps rolling on.
15. Amanda Anisimova gets to advantage but is dragged back to deuce but a relentless Aryna Sabalenka.
16. Anisimova finally gets the hold when Sabalenka puts into the net.
17. Sabalenka will serve for the set.
19. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
20. Jess Anderson
21. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
22. It feels like Sabalenka perhaps thinks she has Anisimova on the ropes here.
23. There have been a lot of mistakes from the American in this game and a brilliant rally which ends with a backhand winner breezing past Anisimova to bring up more set points has the crowd on their feet.
25. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
26. Naomi Broady
27. British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
28. That was the best point of the match by an absolute mile, I don’t know how Sabalenka has come out on top of that.
30. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
31. Oh my.
32. We’ve just seen the point of the match from deuce as Aryna Sabalenka gets a fourth set point.
33. Sabalenka had her back against the wall but popped up with an impossible looking passing shot.
34. Stunning stuff.
36. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
37. A clever switch-up of serve from Amanda Anisimova catches Aryna Sabalenka by surprise and it’s returned into the net for deuce.
38. But the world number one finds a way to earn a third set point.
40. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
41. Amanda Anisimova saves with a forehand winner down the line for deuce.
42. Aryna Sabalenka starts to target her opponent’s forehand and earns another set point.
44. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
45. Laura Robson
46. Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
47. Anisimova has pulled off ever so slightly and it’s enough to allow Sabalenka back into it and as soon as you give her an inch she’s all over you.
49. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
50. Now, for the first time in the match, the pressure is heaped on the shoulders of Amanda Anisimova as she serves to stay in the set.
51. The American double-faulted when handing over the break in her last service game and starts this one in the same way.
52. Aryna Sabalenka clips the baseline to get to 30-40 and set point.
54. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
55. Naomi Broady
56. British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
57. That is one of the best aces I’ve seen of the whole tournament.
59. Sabalenka 4-6 5-3 Anisimova*
60. Aryna Sabalenka is a break up in the second set but still looks a little bit on edge.
61. Sabalenka fights back from 0-30 to win four successive points and seal the hold with an ace.
62. It wasn’t pretty but the top seed consolidates that break.
63. Image source, Getty Images
65. *Sabalenka 4-6 4-3 Anisimova
66. Tracy Austin
67. Two-time Grand Slam champion
68. Anisimova could feel the tension start to rise. When she screamed before she hit that forehand. One set up and at 3-3, it’s understandable.
70. *Sabalenka 4-6 4-3 Anisimova
71. A double fault gifts Aryna Sabalenka the break.
73. Sabalenka 4-6 3-3 Anisimova*
74. Laura Robson
75. Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
76. We’re quite a way still from the finish line but if your Sabalenka you’re also thinking that Anisimova is one thousand percent going to get nervous.
78. Sabalenka 4-6 3-3 Anisimova*
79. Are the mind games starting to work?
80. Amanda Anisimova leads 30-0 but starts to grow more frustrated as the game progresses and a couple of net forehands hand over break point.
82. Sabalenka 4-6 3-3 Anisimova*
83. Daniela Hantuchova
84. Former world number five
85. I like that look from Sabalenka to Anisimova after that last point when she was celebrating with her team. There’s a little bit of messaging in between points for these two.
87. Sabalenka 4-6 3-3 Anisimova*
88. Naomi Broady
89. British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
90. Incredible movement there from Amanda Anisimova, those big strides and getting herself across into the forehand corner, it was perfectly timed.
92. Sabalenka 4-6 3-3 Anisimova*
93. Amanda Anisimova drills a backhand winner down the line and Aryna Sabalenka is unhappy when the American shouts before the second bounce.
94. Sabalenka lets out a shout of her own before the ball bounces long to get her to 30-15. A message intended for her opponent?
95. Sabalenka seals the hold with an ace and lets out another roar.
96. It’s getting a little testy out there.

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1. Sabalenka 4-6 3-3 Anisimova*
2. Amanda Anisimova drills a backhand winner down the line and Aryna Sabalenka is unhappy when the American shouts before the second bounce.
3. Sabalenka lets out a shout of her own before the ball bounces long to get her to 30-15. A message intended for her opponent?
4. Sabalenka seals the hold with an ace and lets out another roar.
5. It’s getting a little testy out there.
7. *Sabalenka 4-6 2-3 Anisimova
8. Aryna Sabalenka has disappeared under a towel at the change of ends.
9. The three-time Grand Slam champion has a lot to mull over at the moment.
11. *Sabalenka 4-6 2-3 Anisimova
12. Jess Anderson
13. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
14. The desperation from Aryna Sabalenka is almost palpable.
15. She has suffered so much disappointment this year, losing in two Grand Slam finals.
16. Most people would struggle to come back from one.
18. *Sabalenka 4-6 2-3 Anisimova
19. Wow.
20. Aryna Sabalenka lets out a big scream after putting into the net.
21. Amanda Anisimova gets a hold to love in 75 seconds.
23. Sabalenka 4-6 2-2 Anisimova*
24. Aryna Sabalenka might be struggling to impose herself on Amanda Anisimova’s service games, but she is looking much stronger when she has the ball in hand.
25. A second hold to 15 keeps us on serve.
27. *Sabalenka 4-6 1-2 Anisimova
28. Tracy Austin
29. Two-time Grand Slam champion
30. I think there will have to be a drop in level from Anisimova this set. Sabalenka is trying to problem solve. She’s staying composed – it hasn’t always been that way when opponents trouble her.
32. *Sabalenka 4-6 1-2 Anisimova
33. Naomi Broady
34. British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
35. It’s starting to become a bit of a chess match isn’t it? Because by Amanda Anisimova getting so much good depth and using that central channel it’s actually tough for Aryna Sabalenka to go into the forehand early on.
38. BBC Radio 5 Live
39. John McEnroe is back on BBC Radio 5 Live at 18:30 BST today with 6-Love-6.
40. McEnroe will be alongside Tim Henman and Kat Downes to take your calls on everything Wimbledon.
41. You can get in touch by calling 08085 909693 (calls are free from mobiles and landlines).
42. Or text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
44. *Sabalenka 4-6 1-2 Anisimova
45. Aryna Sabalenka goes hunting after the break and gets to deuce but a long forehand hands Amanda Anisimova advantage.
46. Sabalenka just can’t seem to find her range.
47. The 27-year-old goes long again to hand over the hold.
48. Image source, Getty Images
50. Sabalenka 4-6 1-1 Anisimova*
51. There are a lot of empty seats now in the East Stand on Centre Court where the crowd is directly exposed to the sun.
52. That first set ran for just shy of an hour so it seems some have opted to go and get refreshments before returning to see this second set (and potentially the match) conclude.
54. Sabalenka 4-6 1-1 Anisimova*
55. Aryna Sabalenka responds with a hold to 15 of her own.
56. That brings an end to a three-game winning run for Amanda Anisimova.
57. Can the top seed go on to break now?
59. *Sabalenka 4-6 0-1 Anisimova
60. Daniela Hantuchova
61. Former world number five
62. For Sabalenka she now knows she’s not winning with her A game. if she can’t overpower her opponent, what does she do? She doesn’t have too many options.
64. *Sabalenka 4-6 0-1 Anisimova
65. The momentum really is with Amanda Anisimova now, though.
66. Anisimova gets the second set going with a hold to 15.
68. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
69. Aryna Sabalenka has come from a set down to win a Grand Slam semi-final on two previous occasions.
70. She trailed Iga Swiatek in the French Open semi-finals earlier this year and also came through after losing the opening set against Madison Keys at the US Open in 2024.
72. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
73. Tracy Austin
74. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
75. I am so impressed by the way Anisimova has come out and played. You dream of this as a little girl on Centre Court at Wimbledon. There’s such commitment in her groundstrokes. She’s hitting well, she’s moving well, she’s anticipating. Her return of serve is at the top of women’s tennis. If she sustains this it will be tough for Sabalenka.
77. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
78. Jess Anderson
79. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
80. After an absolutely gruelling game, it’s a double fault that decides the set.
81. That is so disappointing for Sabalenka.
82. She, unsurprisingly, leaves the court.
84. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
85. Wow.
86. A double fault from Aryna Sabalenka hands over the set.
87. After such a tense and intriguing battle through that game, it’s such a shame to see it decided in that fashion.
89. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
90. David Law
91. Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live
92. This is one heck of a set of tennis, both in terms of the drama but also the quality. They are playing well at the same time which is the dream.
94. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
95. But Aryna Sabalenka quickly rips that opportunity away with a big serve.
96. The world number one then whips a winner into the corner for advantage before being dragged back to sixth deuce.
97. Amanda Anisimova just will not go away. She brings up a second set point.
99. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
100. Amanda Anisimova gets set point when Aryna Sabalenka’s down the line attempt strays into the tramlines.

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2. BBC Radio 5 Live
3. John McEnroe is back on BBC Radio 5 Live at 18:30 BST today with 6-Love-6.
4. McEnroe will be alongside Tim Henman and Kat Downes to take your calls on everything Wimbledon.
5. You can get in touch by calling 08085 909693 (calls are free from mobiles and landlines).
6. Or text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
8. *Sabalenka 4-6 1-2 Anisimova
9. Aryna Sabalenka goes hunting after the break and gets to deuce but a long forehand hands Amanda Anisimova advantage.
10. Sabalenka just can’t seem to find her range.
11. The 27-year-old goes long again to hand over the hold.
12. Image source, Getty Images
14. Sabalenka 4-6 1-1 Anisimova*
15. There are a lot of empty seats now in the East Stand on Centre Court where the crowd is directly exposed to the sun.
16. That first set ran for just shy of an hour so it seems some have opted to go and get refreshments before returning to see this second set (and potentially the match) conclude.
18. Sabalenka 4-6 1-1 Anisimova*
19. Aryna Sabalenka responds with a hold to 15 of her own.
20. That brings an end to a three-game winning run for Amanda Anisimova.
21. Can the top seed go on to break now?
23. *Sabalenka 4-6 0-1 Anisimova
24. Daniela Hantuchova
25. Former world number five
26. For Sabalenka she now knows she’s not winning with her A game. if she can’t overpower her opponent, what does she do? She doesn’t have too many options.
28. *Sabalenka 4-6 0-1 Anisimova
29. The momentum really is with Amanda Anisimova now, though.
30. Anisimova gets the second set going with a hold to 15.
32. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
33. Aryna Sabalenka has come from a set down to win a Grand Slam semi-final on two previous occasions.
34. She trailed Iga Swiatek in the French Open semi-finals earlier this year and also came through after losing the opening set against Madison Keys at the US Open in 2024.
36. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
37. Tracy Austin
38. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
39. I am so impressed by the way Anisimova has come out and played. You dream of this as a little girl on Centre Court at Wimbledon. There’s such commitment in her groundstrokes. She’s hitting well, she’s moving well, she’s anticipating. Her return of serve is at the top of women’s tennis. If she sustains this it will be tough for Sabalenka.
41. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
42. Jess Anderson
43. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
44. After an absolutely gruelling game, it’s a double fault that decides the set.
45. That is so disappointing for Sabalenka.
46. She, unsurprisingly, leaves the court.
48. Sabalenka 4-6 0-0 Anisimova*
49. Wow.
50. A double fault from Aryna Sabalenka hands over the set.
51. After such a tense and intriguing battle through that game, it’s such a shame to see it decided in that fashion.
53. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
54. David Law
55. Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live
56. This is one heck of a set of tennis, both in terms of the drama but also the quality. They are playing well at the same time which is the dream.
58. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
59. But Aryna Sabalenka quickly rips that opportunity away with a big serve.
60. The world number one then whips a winner into the corner for advantage before being dragged back to sixth deuce.
61. Amanda Anisimova just will not go away. She brings up a second set point.
63. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
64. Amanda Anisimova gets set point when Aryna Sabalenka’s down the line attempt strays into the tramlines.
66. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
67. Aryna Sabalenka earns advantage but offers Amanda Anisimova a golden chance to drive through a backhand winner and the 13th seed takes it.
68. Anisimova looks to use that backhand again but this time it crashes into the net.
69. The American brings up fourth deuce after stepping into the court and attacking with a forehand.
71. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
72. Naomi Broady
73. British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
74. Image source, Getty Images
75. This is Aryna Sabalenka who Amanda Anisimova is returning against here, one of the best serves in the whole of women’s tennis and just clean, out the racquet, out the middle of the strings, putting the ball wherever she wants it.
77. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
78. Amanda Anisimova wants the set wrapped up in this game.
79. The American gets to deuce after slamming a winner at the net.
81. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
82. We’re back under way after that latest break.
83. Aryna Sabalenka will serve to stay in the set.
85. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
86. David Law
87. Commentator on Radio 5 Live
88. We’re looking at the sort of heat that you wouldn’t want to spend a long time sitting in.
89. Anyone who has got a ticket here to come to semi-finals day is thrilled and doesn’t want to move and wants to see every ball, but these are tough conditions, this is seriously hot.
92. Jess Anderson
93. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
94. Image source, Getty Images
95. Doctor Sabalenka strikes again.
96. Another spectator in the crowd has fallen ill during the change of ends. Sabalenka spots them and heads over to hand out a water bottle.
98. *Sabalenka 4-5 Anisimova
99. Whatever mental work Amanda Anisimova work has done, it’s working.
100. The American looks comfortable – as comfortable as can when playing Aryna Sabalenka – out on Centre Court.
101. Anisimova gets a hold to 15 and is one game shy of taking the opening set in this semi-final.

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1. Sabalenka 4-4 Anisimova*
2. Tracy Austin
3. Two-time Grand Slam champion
4. Really impressed by Anisimova. It’s her second semi-final – her first in six years. She’s really composed and so focused. She’s done so much work on her mental side of the game.
6. Sabalenka 4-4 Anisimova*
7. It already feels like a lifetime ago that Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova both picked up a hold to love in games three and four.
8. Every point is a battle now.
9. Sabalenka holds to 30 this time.
11. *Sabalenka 3-4 Anisimova
12. Laura Robson
13. Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
14. That was super impressive. It just feels like Aryna Sabalenka needs to go one more forehand cross-court, she’s so used to being able to change direction exactly when she wants to on forehand side, but that’s just playing into her opponent’s strength.
15. A really intriguing match up so far.
17. *Sabalenka 3-4 Anisimova
18. Naomi Broady
19. British player on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
20. Image source, Getty Images
21. Aryna Sabalenka has really started in the last year or two to add that extra dimension [the drop shot] into her game and it just really complements her so well because look at the court position she’s got Amanda Anisimova in there.
23. *Sabalenka 3-4 Anisimova
24. Aryna Sabalenka goes big again on the serve return but it’s straight into the net.
25. Amanda Anisimova seizes the opportunity to get the hold this time.
26. Four break points saved for the American in that game.
28. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
29. Tracy Austin
30. Two-time Grand Slam Champion
31. Every one in five second serves, she (Anisimova) is averaging a double fault. She never backs off.
33. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
34. Amanda Anisimova gets to advantage but a double fault takes the game to deuce.
35. Aryna Sabalenka earns control of the next point and has Anisimova chasing around the court before executing a beautiful drop shot.
37. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
38. Laura Robson
39. Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
40. With the second serve you are trying to do something with it because you know if you just try and roll it in Aryna Sabalenka is going to be inside the baseline taking the return on before you’ve even got a chance at the split step after your serve.
42. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
43. A couple of unforced errors from Aryna Sabalenka see two of those break points fall away.
44. Amanda Anisimova then comes up with a ripping forehand winner for deuce.
46. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
47. This match is getting very interesting.
48. Aryna Sabalenka has just fended off two break points in the previous game and now has three to go after.
50. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
51. Daniela Hantuchova
52. Former world number five
53. The biggest privilege you can have as a tennis player is Centre Court at Wimbledon. It doesn’t get any better. This is where you get tested the most but also where you can enjoy the most.
55. Sabalenka 3-3 Anisimova*
56. We’re back under way in this semi-final.
57. Aryna Sabalenka comes up with a couple of big serves to get the hold.
58. A first test for the world number one from 15-40 down but very well recovered.
60. *Sabalenka 2-3 Anisimova
61. Daniela Hantuchova
62. Former world number five
63. I do think Anisimova is a very slight favourite. Technically she’s perfection. If anything her shots will break down because of her emotions, not her technique. My only worry with Anisomova is if she wins a first set and she feels she is close to winning. That’s where Sabalenka can be favourite.
66. Jess Anderson
67. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
68. We’ve got a pause in play here as a fan who is struggling in the heat is attended to.
69. Aryna Sabalenka rushes over to hand a fresh, cold bottle of water and an ice pack to the spectator.
70. They are sitting on one side of the court which is absolutely bathed in sun, there’s really no escaping it when you’re sitting in those seats.
71. Let’s hope they are OK.
73. *Sabalenka 2-3 Anisimova
74. Tracy Austin
75. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
76. Anisimova has such incredible balance. She’s so steady with her body when she hits. Great contact point when she hits. Technically she’s very sound.
78. *Sabalenka 2-3 Anisimova
79. Aryna Sabalenka saves the first and then Amanda Anisimova is down on her knees after sending a forehand long for deuce.
81. *Sabalenka 2-3 Anisimova
82. It’s all been pretty routine on serve so far but Amanda Anisimova is looking to change that.
83. A huge scream from the American when she gets to 15-40 to earn two break points.
86. Jess Anderson
87. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
88. A big serve from Amanda Anisimova pings off Aryna Sabalenka’s racquet and into the Royal Box.
89. I’m not sure who that hit (Sonia has the binoculars) but it looked like they were properly caught by it.
91. *Sabalenka 2-3 Anisimova
92. Daniela Hantuchova
93. Former world number five
94. These are good misses. She’s just hitting a little too deep. Once she gets used to the pace of the court – it’s her first time on Centre – it takes some time to get used to the rhythm.
96. *Sabalenka 2-3 Anisimova
97. Anyway, back to the tennis.
98. Another hold for Amanda Anisimova – this time to 30 – keeps us on serve in the opening set of this semi-final.

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1. Sabalenka 2-2 Anisimova*
2. Tennis crowds know the rules around staying quiet between points to allow the players to focus, but I wonder if hand-held fans waving back and forth could be a distraction?
3. Just watching on TV you can see them flapping away all around Centre Court in a bid to keep cool.
5. Sabalenka 2-2 Anisimova*
6. Tracy Austin
7. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
8. Anisimova has the highest second serve return speed of anybody left in the tournament – men’s or women’s – at 77mph.
10. Sabalenka 2-2 Anisimova*
11. Aryna Sabalenka follows with a hold to love of her own.
12. The world number one delivered the fastest serve of the match in that game at 117mph. Unsurprisingly, it was also the first ace of the match.
14. *Sabalenka 1-2 Anisimova
15. Amanda Anisimova has already come through a couple of three-setters – in rounds three and four – what are the chances she might need to go the distance again today if she’s to be successful?
16. The 23-year-old gets a hold to love in the most comfortable game of the match yet.
18. Sabalenka 1-1 Anisimova*
19. Daniela Hantuchova
20. Former world number five
21. The match against Siegemund was more awkward as far as the variation and what was getting thrown at Sabalenka. This is a nicer match, she can use her raw power and try to play.
23. Sabalenka 1-1 Anisimova*
24. Tracy Austin
25. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
26. This is going to be a completely different match to the one Sabalenka played in the quarters against Siegemund. Anisimova hits flat, deep and she wants to be on the offence immediately in a point. She doesn’t defend as well. Her mobility is good but it’s not great.
28. Sabalenka 1-1 Anisimova*
29. Aryna Sabalenka creeps up to the net but is caught by a wonderful passing shot for 40-30.
30. Amanda Anisimova can’t make any further inroads as Sabalenka gets the hold on the next point.
31. A competitive start.
34. 
35. It was roasting down in SW19 at the start of this year’s Wimbledon, but temperatures had dropped over the weekend and earlier this week so I’ve not had to provide you with any weather updates… until today.
36. How much will the heat play a part in today’s two semi-finals?
38. *Sabalenka 0-1 Anisimova
39. A steady start from Amanda Animisova in her first Wimbledon semi-final.
40. The American gets a hold to 30 to settle in.
42. Sabalenka 0-0 Anisimova*
43. Tracy Austin
44. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
45. Sabalenka hasn’t won a major off the hard courts. She desperately wants to win on grass or on clay. She’s won the most matches this year, three titles. She’s primed to win this. She has been through a lot already – battle-tested – and she’s playing very well.
47. Sabalenka 0-0 Anisimova*
48. Here we go then.
49. Warm-ups done and the semi-final is under way with Amanda Animisova on serve.
51. Sabalenka v Anisimova
52. Jess Anderson
53. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
54. The player Amanda Anisimova has faced the most on the Tour? Aryna Sabalenka.
55. The player she has defeated the most on the Tour? Aryna Sabalenka.
56. Just saying.
58. Sabalenka v Anisimova
59. Tracy Austin
60. Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC One
61. Unbelievable match-up here. Sabalenka, we expected this. So many people picked her as their favourite – including me. But Anisimova? It’s a bit of a surprise. It’s been a wonderful journey for this young lady.
63. Sabalenka v Anisimova
64. Image source, Getty Images
65. Aryna Sabalenka has reached the final of the past three majors – winning the US Open last year before finishing runner-up at the Australian Open and French Open.
66. The Belarusian has made it to at least the semi-finals in 10 of her last 11 appearances at Grand Slams – exiting the 2024 French Open in the quarter-finals.
68. Sabalenka v Anisimova
69. Jess Anderson
70. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
71. Excitement building inside Centre Court for the first women’s semi-final.
72. Champagne corks popping left and right, pictures being snapped, sun shining. Proper good Wimby vibes.
73. Image source, BBC Sport
75. Sabalenka v Anisimova
76. Here come our first two women’s singles semi-finalists… Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Animisova.
77. The pair are warmly welcomed on to Centre Court.
78. Animisova has just won the coin toss and elected to serve.
80. Sabalenka v Anisimova
81. Before she was a Wimbledon semi-finalist, Amanda Anisimova was a teenage prodigy tipped to win Grand Slam titles.
82. She reached the 2019 French Open semi-finals as a 17-year-old, stunning defending champion Simona Halep along the way, and moved inside the world’s top 25.
83. But four years later, Anisimova knew she needed to stop. Struggling with her mental health and burnout, she found it “unbearable” to be at tennis tournaments.
84. She did not touch a racquet for months. She took holidays, saw friends and family, attended her university in person for a semester, and stayed away from tennis until the itch returned.
85. Now set to face world number one Aryna Sabalenka today for a place in a first Grand Slam final, Anisimova is thankful she could take the time to reset.
86. “I learned a lot about myself, my interests off the court and just taking some time to breathe and live a normal life for a bit,” the 23-year-old told BBC Radio 5 Live.
87. “What I’ve learned is to listen honestly to yourself, to your intuition and what your body is telling you.”
90. Nesta McGregor
91. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
92. Image source, BBC Sport
93. Jannik Sinner has been out on the practice court today as he gears up for Friday’s semi-final against Novak Djokovic. He’s still got his arm strapped because of that elbow injury he picked up earlier this week.
94. He seems very relaxed and posed for pictures along the walk. He has been laughing and joking with his team and began with a light hitting session.
95. He slowly built up power as the rally went on before unleashing powerful winners. There have been no signs of discomfort so far.
97. Sabalenka v Anisimova
98. Amanda Anisimova was cruising in her quarter-final tie against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, wrapping up the first set in just 27 minutes and leading 4-2 in the second.
99. But the American allowed her Russian rival back into the set after missing two match points and 5-4 and then found herself in a tie-break where she had to save five set before eventually sealing the win.
100. Today she appears in a Grand Slam semi-final for just the second time after also reaching that stage at the French Open in 2019.
103. Jonathan Jurejko
104. BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon
105. The number of Italian voices arriving on the terrace overlooking practice court one is a dead giveaway about who’s on the way.
106. As are the long lens cameras trained on the path leading to it.
107. Everyone is waiting for Jannik Sinner and wondering how he pulls up after yesterday’s quarter-final win over Ben Shelton.
108. While there was a bit of wincing after injuring his elbow in his previous match against Grigor Dimitrov, the issue didn’t seem to hamper him too much.

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2. Gary Rose
3. BBC Sport at Wimbledon
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5. Britain’s Alfie Hewett remains on course to defend his Wimbledon title after comfortably beating Zhenxu Ji of China to reach the semi-finals.
6. The world number two, a 10-time major-winner in singles as well as a 23-time champion in doubles alongside compatriot Gordon Reid, lost just two games as he won 6-1 6-1.
7. But there will be no prospect of an all-British final as Reid was beaten 6-2 6-3 by fourth seed Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina.
8. Hewett and Reid will team up later in the day in the semi-finals of the men’s wheelchair doubles against Spain’s Daniel Caverzaschi and Tokito Oda of Japan.
10. Sabalenka v Anisimova
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12. World number one Aryna Sabalenka had enjoyed a smooth run through the opening four rounds at Wimbledon – winning each of those matches in straight sets.
13. But the three-time Grand Slam singles champion had to show resilience to avoid a seismic shock against German Laura Siegemund in the quarter-finals.
14. Sabalenka had to twice come back from a break down in the deciding set to beat the 37-year-old German 4-6 6-2 6-4.
15. “After the first set I was looking at my box and thinking, ‘book the tickets, we are about to leave’,” Sabalenka said.
16. “I had to make sure I didn’t show I was annoyed by her – even if I was slightly, I didn’t want to give her that energy.”
19. Jonathan Jurejko
20. BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Wimbledon
21. Image source, BBC Sport
22. One of the most privileged parts of this job is being able to watch the world’s top stars training in the tranquility of Aorangi Park practice courts.
23. The atmosphere down here is always quiet and calm – but more so in the latter stages of the tournament when numbers are dwindling.
24. With rows of courts split across five sections, it feels like you’re down at a local club.
25. Quite the contrast to the hubbub building outside as the lucky ticket-holders start filing in.
26. Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova have both been and gone, with Belinda Bencic just starting her hit.
29. It’s time to start building towards today’s two women’s singles semi-finals.
30. First up are top seed Aryna Sabalenka against 13th seed Amanda Anisimova on Centre Court.

• Eighth seed Iga Swiatek beat Liudmila Samsonova to reach her first Wimbledon semi-final.
• Swiatek will face Belinda Bencic after the Swiss upset Mirra Andreeva.
• Novak Djokovic defeated Flavio Cobolli to keep his dream of a 25th Grand Slam title alive.
• Jannik Sinner is next up for the Serb in the semi-finals following a win against Ben Shelton.
• British duo Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash overcame defending champions Henry Patten and Haari Heliovaara to reach the semi-finals of the men’s doubles.
• But fellow Britons Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski lost their quarter-final tie.
• Two-time defending wheelchair doubles champions Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won to book a spot in the semi-finals.

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4. We’re at the business end of Wimbledon 2025 now and unfortunately that means we are a little thin on the ground in terms of singles action.
5. But on the plus side, the singles matches we do have are semi-finals and, therefore, should be high-quality and entertaining affairs.
6. We’ll also keep you across the men’s doubles semi-finals when British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool feature.
7. It’s a busy day for British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid too. The British pair both play in the second round of the men’s wheelchair singles before teaming up in the wheelchair doubles semi-finals.
8. Here’s what we have in store on Centre Court from 13:30 BST:

• Aryna Sabalenka (1) v Amanda Anisimova (13)
• Belinda Bencic v Iga Swiatek (8)