During her post-match press conference, Aryna Sabalenka candidly shared how previous setbacks were instrumental in her breakthrough at Wimbledon 2025. She credited her experience at the French Open as a pivotal turning point. “Honestly I think there’s a big possibility I would’ve lost this match if I hadn’t learned that lesson at the French Open,” she revealed. It was a moment of introspection that guided her strategy and emotional control on court.
Mental strength carried her through high-pressure moments
Sabalenka described how she managed her emotions during the intense quarterfinal. She emphasized the internal dialogue that kept her focused: “Come on, it’s a quarterfinal of Wimbledon. You cannot give up. You cannot let the emotions take over you and lose another match.” In moments when frustration and doubt crept in, she reminded herself of her ambition and the stakes at hand. Staying mentally composed allowed her to fight through difficult points and maintain her competitive edge.
Fighting spirit defined her performance
At the core of Sabalenka’s performance was a sense of determination. She expressed how much the match meant to her and how that motivated her to push past physical and psychological hurdles. “I was just reminding myself that it’s my dream. Why would I give up so easily?” she said. This mindset powered her through tense rallies and kept her focused on victory. The quarterfinal became not just a physical battle, but a triumph of her mental resilience.
Eyes set on the next challenge
With this win, Sabalenka advances to the semifinals, poised and prepared. Her press conference highlighted a maturity and fire that could make her a formidable contender as the tournament progresses. If she continues to channel that fierce energy and maintain control under pressure, Sabalenka might be on her way to a historic moment at Wimbledon.
Sabalenka in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.1, the Belarussian owns an overall 47-8 match record in 2025. The Belarussian is now playing in Wimbledon where she bested the world no.194 Carson Branstine 6-1 7-5, the world no.48 Marie Bouzkova 7-6(4) 6-4, the world no.40 Emma Raducanu 7-6(6) 6-4, the world no.23 Elise Mertens 6-4 7-6(4) and the world no.104 Laura Siegemund 4-6 6-2 6-4.
Aryna Sabalenka will fight against the world no.12 Amanda Anisimova in the semifinal. Their record is 5-3 for Anisimova.
Aryna has won 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. Aryna was the runner-up at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) and at the French Open.
Sabalenka won 20 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)