World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka takes on German veteran Laura Siegemund in the first of Tuesday’s Wimbledon Centre Court quarterfinal matchups.
The 37-year-old Siegemund is enjoying the deepest Grand Slam run of her career. She’s yet to drop a set this tournament and continues to overwhelm opponents with her pace, power, and unrelenting service game.
Siegemund’s journey has been defined by guile and variation. A master of the slice and drop shot, she has thrown higher-ranked players off rhythm with her unpredictable style.
That creativity helped her stun Madison Keys (6) and roll past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova without dropping a set. Her performance on grass has been one of the tournament’s great surprises.
Sabalenka vs. Siegemund Head-to-Head
Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 2–0, with both wins coming in straight sets.
This marks their first meeting on grass. Sabalenka’s raw power has typically proved too much for Siegemund in previous matchups, but the German’s form this week and unique style could extend points and challenge the top seed.
What to Watch
- Sabalenka’s serve: Among the leaders in aces this fortnight, she will rely heavily on first-serve dominance to keep Siegemund from settling into points.
- Siegemund’s variety: Her slices and net approaches will aim to disrupt rhythm and draw Sabalenka into uncomfortable positions.
- Nerves and experience: Sabalenka has far more experience at this stage, but Siegemund is playing with house money and nothing to lose.
Prediction
Sabalenka in two tight sets. Siegemund will frustrate with variety and might drag out rallies, but Sabalenka’s firepower and confidence should carry her through to the semifinals.
How to Watch Sabalenka vs. Siegemund
The Aryna Sabalenka–Laura Siegemund match is scheduled as the first match on Centre Court at 8:30 AM Eastern on Tuesday.
The match will air live on ESPN with whip-around coverage, and a dedicated stream is available on ESPN+.
Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Laura Siegemund [104]
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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