Follow our analysis and reactions from day seven at Wimbledon as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 7-6(4) in the last 16 on Centre Court on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.

No. 1 women's seed Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating No. 24 Elise Mertens in straight sets 6-4, 7-6. Sabalenka has not yet lost a set in her 2025 Wimbledon run, but she was challenged by Mertens and Emma Radacanu in her past two matches.