“Queen of the Jungle”: Reactions Pour In as Sabalenka Marches On at Wimbledon
As Aryna Sabalenka punched her ticket to the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals, the tennis world responded with awe, pride, and unfiltered admiration.
Former champion Martina Navratilova tweeted,
“Sabalenka is playing with the poise of a veteran and the hunger of a rookie. That’s a dangerous combination.”
Fans in the stands were equally effusive.
“Every time she steps on court, it’s like watching Serena 2.0,” said Jules Hargreaves, a lifelong Wimbledon attendee from Bristol.
On social media, hashtags like #SabalenkaStorm and #WimbledonTiger trended through the afternoon. One viral post read:
“Sabalenka = Power + Precision + Passion. Queen of the jungle. 🐅🔥 #Wimbledon2025”
Even Andy Roddick, on air for BBC Sport, noted:
“There’s a level of maturity in her game that wasn’t there two years ago. She’s ready.”
Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the evening’s Alcaraz-Rublev clash, with fans calling it “a final-worthy showdown” long before the semis.