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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Sims

Sabalenka takes swipe at Anisimova after Wimbledon defeat

  • World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has taken a swipe at Amanda Anisimova after their dramatic Wimbledon semi-final on Centre Court.
  • Sabalenka, who was defeated in three sets by Anisimova, was previously criticised for her sour grapes reaction following her defeat by Coco Gauff at June’s French Open final.
  • In a Wimbledon press conference, she said reporters would not see “that crazy person” who addressed them at Roland Garros, as she had taken “a bit more time before doing my media”.
  • However, she cited two incidents during the match that irked her: Anisimova celebrating a point prematurely and not apologising for a net-cord shot.
  • Anisimova, who will now face Iga Swiatek in the final, downplayed the incidents, saying of Sabalenka’s reaction to the early celebration: “I don’t really know what was the deal there.”

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Aryna Sabalenka says she was ‘p****d off’ with Amanda Anisimova during Wimbledon semi-final defeat

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