Imagine a tennis court at Wimbledon where you don’t just hear the ball hits, but screams louder than chainsaws and car horns! Yes, that’s Arina Sabalenka, the world’s number one tennis player, who set a new decibel record during her match against Emma Raducanu. Her loud shrieks aren’t just loud—they’re almost like a lion’s roar, louder than the previous record holder, Portugal’s Michelle Larcher de Brito. But it’s not just the noise that makes Sabalenka special—her battle at Wimbledon is a real drama.
Sabalenka staged a comeback in the quarterfinals against 37-year-old German veteran Laura Siegemund with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Although Siegemund had the advantage in the first set and twice broke in the deciding set, Sabalenka showed incredible strength and fought back. This is the third time Sabalenka has reached the Wimbledon semifinals, but she has yet to get past this stage—losing to Karolina Pliskova four years ago and Ons Jabeur two years ago.
But her fight isn’t just on the court. Sabalenka is known for her intensity, both in play and in her loud shrieks, which have become her trademark. Her screams are so loud they’ve become a hot topic and a spectacle for fans and opponents alike. Is it a tactic or just an expression of passion? Either way, Sabalenka leaves no one indifferent.
Unfortunately, her Wimbledon run ended in the semifinals where she was defeated by Amanda Anisimova, the world’s 13th-ranked player, with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Anisimova, who has battled depression and anxiety, is now on the brink of her first Grand Slam final. Their match was a true tennis drama, and Anisimova showed she’s ready to fight till the end.
The final will be played between Anisimova and Iga Swiatek, who easily defeated Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0. On the men’s side, Wimbledon semifinals promise a spectacle with Janik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, and Carlos Alcaraz.
Sabalenka’s Wimbledon story is one of power, passion, and loud shrieks that are now part of tennis history. Her energy and fight on the court are impressive but also controversial—who can forget a tennis court that sounds like a chainsaw is nearby? If you have an opinion on whether her shrieks are too loud or just an expression of her fighting spirit, feel free to drop a comment. Maybe it’s time to bring decibel meters to tennis matches?
Either way, Arina Sabalenka has proven that tennis is not just a game but a show for all senses—and she’s the star of this show!
