The USA’s Amanda Anisimova toppled Wimbledon favourite Aryna Sabalenka in a fascinating semi-final, full of red-blooded power hitting and territorial shrieks.

Aryna Sabalenka is undoubtedly the most outstanding women’s player on tour this season and perhaps over the last ten months. However, she failed to reach the final of the Wimbledon Championships after losing in three sets to Amanda Anisimova on Thursday (July 10).

Players and fans felt the impact of high temperatures at Wimbledon when Thursday's semifinal match between top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova was delayed twice in the first set because of spectators feeling unwell.

She still has a long way to go before the final, but whatever happens from here, this was a crucial victory for the world No. 1.

Aryna Sabalenka was visibly frustrated during the opening stages of her Wimbledon quarter-final showdown with Laura Siegemund.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, faced a three set defeat against Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-final. Sabalenka expressed her frustration with Anisimova's on-court behaviour, citing premature celebrations and a lack of apology for a net cord winner.

Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-final victory on Thursday. Sabalenka lost her cool with Anisimova during the bruising semi-final and was still angry with her rival several hours later.

Aryna Sabalenka was far from her best in the first set of her Wimbledon quarter-final against Laura Siegemund and the world No.1 showed her frustrations.