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**Sabalenka Continues Dominant Slam Run, Reaches Wimbledon Quarterfinals**
LONDON – Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, battled past doubles partner Elise Mertens in a hard-fought 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory Sunday to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. This win marks Sabalenka’s 11th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, a feat surpassed only by Serena Williams’ 16-major streak in the Open Era.
Sabalenka initially dominated Mertens, whom she has defeated 10 out of 12 times, surging to a 4-1 lead in the first set. However, Mertens rallied to level the score before Sabalenka regained control to take the set. The second set proceeded to a tiebreak, where Sabalenka’s remarkable tiebreak record this year continued, securing her 16th win out of 17.
“I’m super happy with the performance,” Sabalenka said after the match. “It was a battle.”
Sabalenka will next face Laura Siegemund, a 37-year-old German player who has surprised many at this year’s tournament, including defeating Australian Open champion Madison Keys. Siegemund became the oldest woman to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinal for the first time.
Siegemund acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “She’s one of the greatest players that we have and one of the most aggressive also…I have absolutely nothing to lose.”
Siegemund’s extended grass-court preparation leading up to Wimbledon appears to be paying off, giving her the confidence needed to make a deep run in the tournament.
Sabalenka is seeking her first Wimbledon title and has been visibly energized by the support of the London crowd.
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