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 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).

Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday. Sabalenka lost her cool with Anisimova during the bruising semi-final and was still angry with her rival several hours later.