Wimbledon 2025, Day 11: Swiatek and Sabalenka One Step from Maiden Final.
Day 11 at The Championships shifts the spotlight firmly onto Centre Court, where the women’s singles semi-finals take centre stage. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and four-time major champion Iga Swiatek are both eyeing a first-ever Wimbledon final — but must overcome two formidable challengers: Amanda Anisimova and Belinda Bencic.
Centre Court – Women’s Singles Semi-Finals
[1] Aryna Sabalenka vs [13] Amanda Anisimova – 6:00 PM IST
The day begins with a high-octane clash of power-hitters. Sabalenka, a two-time semi-finalist at Wimbledon, faces American No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova, who leads their rivalry 5–3.
Sabalenka was tested in the quarters by Laura Siegemund’s unconventional slicing but powered through in three sets. Anisimova, playing in her first Wimbledon semi-final, has been in inspired form since returning to the tour following a mental health break. Her win over Pavlyuchenkova was a reminder of the talent that once took her to a Roland-Garros semi-final as a teenager.
“She’s serving well, hitting clean and heavy,” Sabalenka said. “It’s going to be very aggressive tennis.”
[3] Iga Swiatek vs [7] Belinda Bencic – Follows
In the second semi-final, Swiatek takes on Olympic champion Belinda Bencic in what promises to be a tactical battle. The top seed is chasing her first Wimbledon final, while Bencic looks to reach her first major final since winning gold in Tokyo.
Swiatek has dropped just one set en route to the semis, while Bencic has quietly moved through the draw, relying on her precision and court craft. Expect fine margins to decide this one.
Court No. 1 – Doubles Action
Mixed Doubles Final
Sem Verbeek (NED) / Katerina Siniaková (CZE) vs Joe Salisbury (GBR) / Luisa Stefani (BRA)
Home favourite Joe Salisbury, already a men’s doubles champion here, aims to lift the mixed doubles title alongside Brazil’s Luisa Stefani. They face a strong challenge from the Dutch-Czech pair of Verbeek and Siniaková.
Men’s Doubles Semi-Finals
[1] Marcelo Arévalo (ESA) / Mate Pavić (CRO) vs [Alt] Rinky Hijikata (AUS) / David Pel (NED)
A classic David vs Goliath matchup kicks off the men’s doubles semis as the top seeds face the tournament’s surprise package — alternates Hijikata and Pel, playing with nothing to lose.
[4] Marcel Granollers (ESP) / Horacio Zeballos (ARG) vs [5] Julian Cash (GBR) / Lloyd Glasspool (GBR)
British duo Cash and Glasspool take on the experienced fourth seeds, hoping to reach their first Wimbledon final in front of a home crowd.
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