Wimbledon Women's Semifinals 2025: Four Queens Battle for One Trophy

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Wimbledon's Centre Court today hosts two matches that could easily be Grand Slam finals. Semifinal Thursday at the world's most famous tennis tournament brings together the world number one, a comeback champion, and a story of return after maternity leave. Who from the stellar quartet of Sabalenka, Anisimova, Swiatek, and Bencic will advance to Saturday's final for the legendary Venus Rosewater Dish?

Sabalenka vs. Anisimova: Mental Strength Against Comeback

The first semifinal, starting at 1:30 PM British time, will bring a clash between top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka and American tournament surprise Amanda Anisimova.

Aryna Sabalenka (1st seed) from Belarus is the world number one and two-time Australian Open winner from 2023 and 2024. She is also the US Open 2024 champion but still awaits her first Wimbledon title. After her defeat in the Roland Garros final, she focused on controlling emotions.

"I have to learn from Paris to move forward, not let emotions take over and lose another match," Sabalenka told reporters. Her key word is "fight" and the Belarusian will do everything to reign on Saturday.

Amanda Anisimova (13th seed) from the USA is a former teenage talent who returned after a break due to burnout. The 2023 break for mental health recharged her energy. In their head-to-head record, she leads Sabalenka 5-3, but Sabalenka won the last two Grand Slam encounters.

"My tennis journey has been like a roller coaster," describes Anisimova, who returned from a ranking slump to 12th place. Her perseverance has been richly rewarded at Wimbledon.

Swiatek vs. Bencic: Clay Queen Against Olympic Champion

The second semifinal will offer a battle between the Polish superstar and the surprising Swiss semifinalist.

Iga Swiatek (8th seed) from Poland is a five-time Grand Slam winner - four-time Roland Garros champion and one-time US Open winner. Often called the "clay queen," she is delivering her best Wimbledon performance of her career. Last year at Wimbledon, she saved 2 match points against Bencic and won.

"Movement, purpose, shots, everything from Iga Swiatek is so sharp," commentators note. The Pole quickly recovered from losing her Roland Garros crown and tuned her game to grass perfection.

Belinda Bencic (unseeded) from Switzerland is a former world number four and Olympic champion from Tokyo 2020. She returned to tour after maternity leave in October 2024 and is the 2013 junior Wimbledon champion. She last played a Grand Slam semifinal at the 2019 US Open.

"It's a bonus, I'm just so happy I can play again," said the Swiss player. Bencic won only three games against Alexandrova at the Bad Homburg preparation tournament, but has been growing from match to match at Wimbledon since then.

Head-to-Head Records

Sabalenka vs. Anisimova (3-5) Anisimova won the first four meetings, but Sabalenka has taken 3 of the last 4 encounters. Sabalenka won the last two Grand Slam matches - at Australian Open 2024 (6-3, 6-2) and Roland Garros 2025 (7-5, 6-3).

Swiatek vs. Bencic (3-1) Swiatek leads their head-to-head 3-1. Their last encounter at Wimbledon 2023 ended dramatically - Swiatek saved 2 match points and won 6-7, 7-6, 6-3. Fans hope for another three-set battle.

New Champion Guaranteed

One thing is certain - we will see a new name on the Wimbledon Roll of Honour on Saturday. None of the semifinalists has ever won Wimbledon, which adds drama to today's matches.

The Sabalenka vs. Anisimova clash is expected to feature aggressive tennis with powerful shots from both sides. Mental resilience and the ability to handle crucial moments will be key.

The Swiatek vs. Bencic duel will offer a strategic battle between the versatile Swiatek and the precise Bencic. Details and adaptability will be decisive.

The semifinal matches begin on Centre Court at 1:30 PM British time (2:30 PM CEST) with Sabalenka vs. Anisimova, followed by Swiatek vs. Bencic. The day on the main court will conclude with the mixed doubles final.

More information: 24live.com
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