By RyTheSportsGuru
We’re down to four.
After nearly two weeks of sliced forehands, grass-stained shoes, and more second serves than most mortals can handle, the Wimbledon 2025 women’s singles draw is officially down to the semifinals: Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova, Belinda Bencic, and Iga Świątek.
If you’ve been following along (and you should’ve), you’ll know this tournament has delivered the expected chaos, grit, and brilliance. Seeds fell. Teenagers shined. But now the heavy hitters—and one American—have earned their spot on center stage.
Let’s break it down.
Semifinal #1: Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Amanda Anisimova (13)
This one’s got all the emotional undertones—power, pressure, and patriotic pride. Amanda Anisimova, the last American standing on the women’s side, has quietly played some of the cleanest tennis of the tournament. She’s dropped just two sets (both in tiebreaks) on her way to the semis, served efficiently, and most importantly, looks confident on grass, which hasn’t always been her surface of choice.
In the quarterfinals, Anisimova handled her opponent with a kind of quiet, clinical dominance that suggests she’s not just riding momentum—she’s built a house on it. Her footwork has improved dramatically this fortnight, and she’s flattening her backhand down the line like it’s 2019 again.
But now comes Sabalenka, who’s doing what World No. 1s are supposed to do: surviving first-set hiccups, then blowing the doors off in sets two and three. In her quarterfinal match, Sabalenka lost her first set of the tournament—but that only seemed to tick her off. The next two sets were a display of sheer muscle and nerve, with her serve nearing 120 mph and her forehand dictating every point.
Anisimova leads their head-to-head, but the last time they met Sabalenka came out on top in 2 sets. Expect a similar narrative here: Amanda might take a set with shotmaking and movement, but Sabalenka’s weight of shot and tournament toughness will likely prove too much.
Ry’s Pick: Sabalenka in 3
Best Bet: Over 21.5 games (-125)
Prop Sprinkle: Sabalenka to lose first set, win match (+515)
Semifinal #2: Belinda Bencic vs. Iga Świątek (2)
On paper, this one’s a mismatch. On grass? A little more complicated.
Świątek has been cruising, which should terrify everyone. The top clay-courter in the world is finally looking comfortable on grass. Her quarterfinal performance was nearly flawless—less about fireworks, more about rhythm and efficiency. She’s getting better with each match, which feels very “Iga at Roland Garros,” but at Wimbledon. That’s… new.
Her opponent, Belinda Bencic, survived a wild one against 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva—two tight tiebreak sets that could’ve gone either way. Bencic’s serve kept her afloat, and her ability to redirect pace has always made her dangerous on grass. But if she lets Iga control tempo—even for a few games—this could get away from her fast.
These two have met 4 times prior, with Iga boasting a 3-1 record head-to-head. The last time they met? On the pristine grass courts of Wimbledon with Iga winning in 3 sets, and two of the sets were decided in a tiebreak.
Ry’s Pick: Świątek in 3
Best Bet: Świątek -3.5 games (-135)
Prop Sprinkle: 1st set tiebreak – Yes (+550)
What’s at Stake?
- For Anisimova, it’s the chance to become the first American woman to make a Wimbledon final since Serena in 2019—and to rewrite a career that’s been marked by heartbreak and inconsistency.
- For Sabalenka, it’s staying on script: a World No. 1 doing what World No. 1s are supposed to do.
- For Bencic, it’s an opportunity to silence every “she peaked in 2019” whisper.
- And for Świątek? It’s another jewel in her crown. She’s already got 4 French and 1 US Open trophies. Wimbledon makes it a true legacy résumé.
Finals Forecast (If You Must Know Now)
If form holds, we’ll get a Sabalenka vs. Świątek final—a dream matchup of power vs. poise. If Anisimova pulls the upset? America’s going to wake up and care again, and you can bet the Center Court crowd will adopt her in full.
But first, we’ve got two semifinals with enough angles to make your head spin—and maybe your wallet fatter, too.
Ry’s Parlay Special:
- Sabalenka ML
- Świątek -3.5
- Over 21.5 games in Sabalenka/Anisimova
(+420)
Just don’t blame me if it crashes and burns. It’s Wimbledon. Anything’s possible.
– RyTheSportsGuru
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