The world No. 1 was thrown off by Siegemund's changes in pace and rhythm, but came through in three tight, tense sets.

Wimbledon 2025 has had its moments of drama. Aryna Sabaleka, the world's #1 tennis player, helped deliver her share of it when she won a tense match against German Laura Siegemund, Sabalenka said after the July 8 match that she thought she was going to lose after the first set.

Aryna Sabalenka throttled the net with her tennis racket during a tense deciding set against Laura Siegemund. Women's No.1 Sabalenka was put under serious pressure by the massive underdog, and her emotions began to get the better of her as the match wore on.