After suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the French Open final last month, Sabalenka has used that disappointment as fuel as she looks to win her first Wimbledon title. In the round of 16 match, she

World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6(4) in the last 16 on Centre Court on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

No. 1 women's seed Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating No. 24 Elise Mertens in straight sets 6-4, 7-6. Sabalenka has not yet lost a set in her 2025 Wimbledon run, but she was challenged by Mertens and Emma Radacanu in her past two matches.