The USA’s Amanda Anisimova toppled Wimbledon favourite Aryna Sabalenka in a fascinating semi-final, full of red-blooded power hitting and territorial shrieks.

Aryna Sabalenka is undoubtedly the most outstanding women’s player on tour this season and perhaps over the last ten months. However, she failed to reach the final of the Wimbledon Championships after losing in three sets to Amanda Anisimova on Thursday (July 10).

Players and fans felt the impact of high temperatures at Wimbledon when Thursday's semifinal match between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova was delayed twice in the first set because of spectators feeling unwell.

She still has a long way to go before the final, but whatever happens from here, this was a crucial victory for the world No. 1.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, faced a three set defeat against Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-final. Sabalenka expressed her frustration with Anisimova's on-court behaviour, citing premature celebrations and a lack of apology for a net cord winner.

Aryna Sabalenka was far from her best in the first set of her Wimbledon quarter-final against Laura Siegemund and the world No.1 showed her frustrations.

Aryna Sabalenka rushed with a water bottle toward a fan who appeared to have collapsed due to heat during her semifinal match against Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon on Thursday (July 10) on Centre Court.

Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the third round of Wimbledon with a commanding performance. Following her victory, she responded assertively to Alexander Zverev's recent concerning remarks.