Aryna Sabalenka is on fire at Wimbledon! The No. 1 seed is proving why she’s the player to beat this year. After a tough loss at the French Open, she bounced back strong on grass, reaching the semifinals in Berlin. Now, she’s in the quarterfinals of the Championships while many other top seeds have already bowed out. With this, Sabalenka is pulling further ahead of her rivals and stepping into the spotlight alongside Serena Williams.

After her thrilling win over Elise Mertens on Sunday, Sabalenka reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals or beyond for the third time in her career. She now holds an impressive 93-25 Grand Slam record and a solid 15-5 mark at Wimbledon, having made the semis in 2021 and 2023. Despite heartbreaks this year with runner-up finishes at the Australian Open and Roland Garros, she’s dominating 2025 with a 16-2 Slam record so far.

Tennis journalist Mario Boccardi points out a huge milestone: Sabalenka leads the rankings with over 12,070 points, making her only the second woman since Serena Williams (13,615) to surpass 12k WTA ranking points. Her climb hasn’t been easy, but her grit shines through.

She first hit No. 1 in 2023, lost the spot briefly to Iga Swiatek, and reclaimed it in 2024. With top players like Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys already out of Wimbledon, Sabalenka stands tall as a fierce contender.

Known for her aggressive style, powerful forehand, and booming serve, Sabalenka has already won major titles at the Australian Open in 2023 and 2024, plus the 2024 US Open. Could Wimbledon 2025 be the stage where she finally lifts the trophy? With her momentum and skill, anything’s possible—and the excitement is building! Catch every key moment from the Championships as it happens.

This year, Aryna Sabalenka added another impressive record to her name. After beating Coco Gauff to win the Madrid Open, she tied Petra Kvitova for the most titles in the tournament’s history with three wins. Kvitova’s came in 2011, 2015, and 2018, while Sabalenka’s were in 2021, 2023, and now 2025. She also finished runner-up last year, losing to Iga Swiatek in the final.

That Madrid victory puts Sabalenka in elite company, right alongside Serena Williams. Only Serena had ever won both Miami and Madrid in the same season, back in 2013. That year, Serena defeated Maria Sharapova in back-to-back finals: 4–6, 6–3, 6–0 in Miami, then 6–1, 6–4 in Madrid. Now, twelve years later, Sabalenka has matched that feat, proving she’s a force to be reckoned with.

Additionally, while the No.1 is reaching new heights and being compared to the WTA legend herself, Aryna believes there’s no competition. She feels confident in her own game and focuses on her journey.

Aryna Sabalenka on facing the WTA legend Serena Williams

After reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open this year, Sabalenka reflected on her 2021 Australian Open clash with Serena Williams. When asked if Serena overpowered her or if she’s faced anyone more powerful, Sabalenka said, “I don’t think I’ve ever played someone who is more powerful than me. And honestly, I don’t care if the player is gonna go out there and try to outhit me or if they’re gonna try to change the rhythm and make me move and run. Over the years, I evolved my game a lot. I think I’m ready to play against powerful players and whoever is gonna make me run and work for the point.”

Sabalenka and Serena’s 2021 Australian Open fourth-round match was a thrilling battle of power hitters, with Serena winning in three sets. The World No.1 added, “I think that she wasn’t really more powerful than me in that match. But physically, she was better than me and she put more balls back on my side than I did. I didn’t really feel like she overpowered me in that game.” It was a high-quality match that showcased their fierce competitiveness and strength.

Though Aryna didn’t win the French Open title this year, she keeps proving she’s a force to watch. Now, as she gears up to face Laura Siegemund in the Wimbledon quarters, the question is: will she get past the German and push even deeper? Fans are eager to see what she’ll do next.

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