Temperatures reached 84 degrees at Wimbledon, with many fans sitting directly in the sun. The brief pauses in action distracted from what was an excellent first set. Both Sabalenka and Anisimova traded games early before Anisimova broke through to pick up an early 6-4 win.

Aryna Sabalenka clarified her comments regarding her opponent Laura Siegemund following the Belarusian tennis star's quarterfinal victory at the All England Club.

Carlos Alcaraz had warned that facing Cameron Norrie could be a nightmare. For a fleeting moment on Tuesday, it looked like the defending Wimbledon champion might be in for a fright.