Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz storms into semis, Sabalenka stages comeback – Day 9 Highlights in pictures

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Day 9 at Wimbledon 2025 delivered a mix of powerful wins and emotional battles as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka entered the semifinals. While Alcaraz registered a win against Britain’s Cameron Norrie in straight sets, Sabalenka had to battle hard to overcome an unseeded veteran opponent. Other players like Taylor Fritz also moved further, setting up an exciting semifinal lineup.

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Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion and second seed, beat local hope Cameron Noorie by 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 in just 1 hour and 40 minutes on Centre Court. This victory marks Alcaraz’s 23 consecutive triumphs and his third straight Wimbledon semifinal appearance. (Photo source: AP)

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The 21-year-old Spaniard hit 13 serves and saved all five break points. He also smashed 39 shots that kept Britain’s Cameron Noorie on the back foot across the match. (Photo source: AP)

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Alcaraz will face off against American No. 5 seed Taylor Fritz in the semifinals. Fritz has earlier won against Karen Khachanov in four sets-6-3, 6-4,1-6,7-6(4). (Photo source: AP)

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Fritz has earlier won against Karen Khachanov in four sets-6-3, 6-4,1-6,7-6(4). (Photo source: AP)

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had a tough day but managed to claim victory in her quarterfinals against Germany’s Laura Siegemund 4-6,6-2,6-4. Sabalenka stumbled in the first set and was broken twice in the third, but managed to come back in the final stages, winning the last three games of the match.(Photo source: AP)

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Germany’s Laura Siegemund ranked 10^th, used smart placements to trouble Sabalenka. At one point, Sabalenka even cracked a joke to her team about leaving London. But she turned the match with her focus and ended it with two late serves and a winning volley. (Photo source: AP)

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Sabalenka will play against Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals, after the American defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. (Photo source: AP)

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Alcaraz is now only the second Spaniard, after Rafael Nadal, to enter the Wimbledon semis thrice. While speaking after the match, Alcaraz stated, “To be able to play another semifinal here at Wimbledon is super special,” as stated by Associated Press. (Photo source: AP)