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Sabalenka Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals in Straight Sets

As world No. 1 favorite, she will face underdog Laura Siegemund for a spot in her third Wimbledon semifinal.

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Overview

  • Sabalenka defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6(4) on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals without dropping a set.
  • The world No. 1 extended her perfect singles record against Mertens to 10-0 by blending powerful serves with tactical slices.
  • This marks her 11th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final, highlighting her remarkable consistency at major tournaments.
  • Laura Siegemund reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final after upsetting Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-2 and relies on a heavy slice-and-net-rush game.
  • A victory over Siegemund would secure Sabalenka a third Wimbledon semi-final berth and extend her Grand Slam quarter-final streak to 12 events.