Aryna Sabalenka’s Gesture with Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tennis has its traditions. Some are sweet. Some are ridiculous. Thursday’s Wimbledon semifinal reminded us of both, and one awkward moment no one can stop talking about.

Aryna Sabalenka has stormed into the semi-finals at Wimbledon 2025, battling through a gritty three-set clash against Germany’s Laura Siegemund on Centre Court. The world No. 1 seed rallied from a set down to win 4-6,

Aryna Sabalenka has never been one to hide her emotions on the court, and that fire was on full display during her Wimbledon semifinal loss to Amanda Anisimova. The Belarusian star, a three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, was upset after a tense battle, and a little gamesmanship from Anisimova may have added fuel to the fire.