Wimbledon Sends Personal Message to Aryna Sabalenka After World No. 1’s Upset Loss

Wimbledon Sends Personal Message to Aryna Sabalenka After World No. 1’s Upset Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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Some losses hurt a little more than the rest. And when it happens on the biggest stage in your sport, the whole world feels it with you. Aryna Sabalenka’s dream of lifting the Wimbledon trophy slipped through her hands on Thursday, but what followed showed why this tournament is about more than wins and losses.

After falling to American Amanda Anisimova in a tight three-set battle, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, Sabalenka walked off Centre Court facing another painful semifinal exit. For the third time in her career, the Belarusian star fell one step short of the Wimbledon final, adding to her heartbreaks in 2021 and 2023. Yet, amid disappointment, the All England Club sent a message straight from the heart.

“Aryna, you have been truly remarkable ♥️ Congratulations on a spectacular run at The Championships 2025,” read a post from the official Wimbledon X handle soon after the match. A small gesture, but it said everything. Respect. Gratitude. And a little reminder that sometimes, greatness shines even in defeat.

Aryna, you have been truly remarkable ♥️

Congratulations on a spectacular run at The Championships 2025 👏#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/2mXzIBwmH0

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2025

Sabalenka had been on a tear all tournament. She dropped only one set before Thursday’s showdown and had an 11-2 record when losing the first set in majors. But Anisimova, 23, flipped the script. 

She stormed back from a shaky start in the third set to win her first-ever Grand Slam final berth. Sabalenka rallied from 2-5 down in the decider but couldn’t hold off the determined American.

Anisimova now owns a 6-3 career edge over Sabalenka. She will face either Belinda Bencic or Iga Swiatek in Saturday’s final.

For Sabalenka, the hunt for Wimbledon glory goes on. But on this day, Wimbledon reminded everyone why Aryna’s fight still matters.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.