Aryna Sabalenka desired to set the record straight when asked about Laura Siegemund’s game during her post-win interview.
The ladies’s world primary got here from behind to beat the German 4-6 6-2 6-4 and make sure her third Wimbledon semi-final appearance.
After her victory on Centre Court, Sabalenka stuck to the tradition of chatting with the on-court reporter to offer her thoughts.
Interviewer Lee McKenzie asked her: “You said beforehand that Laura has an annoying game, you meant that in a complimentary way…”
Nevertheless, Sabalenka interrupted and explained that it was Siegemund who said it and never her, insisting: “No, no, no, I didn’t say that.
“They asked an issue saying that she said that she has an annoying game. I didn’t say that, simply to make it clear!”
Despite the confusion, Sabalenka maintained a large grin and appeared to laugh off the misinterpretation of the quotes.
“But in a complimentary way, she pushes you to do things that you simply may not need to do,” McKenzie then added.
“How true do you might have to remain to yourself, and consider in yourself in these moments?”
Sabalenka replied: “It is not prefer it’s an annoying game, it’s a wise game. She’s really making everyone work against her. Going into the match against her, you recognize that you might have to work for each point.
“It doesn’t matter for those who’re a giant server, for those who’re a giant hitter, you might have to work, you might have to run and you might have to earn the win.
“Truthfully, I used to be just attempting to concentrate on myself and make sure that I do not give her that energy.
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“I didn’t want her to see that I used to be annoyed or anything by her, even when I used to be slightly bit at some points.
“But I used to be just trying not to offer her that energy.”
“She pushed me a lot,” Sabalenka also said. “Truthfully, after the primary set I used to be my box and considering, ‘Guys, book the tickets, I feel we’re about to depart this beautiful city.’
“She played an incredible tournament and match.”
Sabalenka dropped her first set of this yr’s Championships against Siegemund.
The 27-year-old has reached ten women’s singles Grand Slam semi-finals across 11 consecutive appearances at major events.
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She is the second player since 2000 to accomplish that after the legendary Serena Williams.
Sabalenka faces Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, where a win would take her to a primary ever Wimbledon final.