Aryna Sabalenka Had Petty Line for Amanda Anisimova After Her Ball Clipped the Net

Sabalenka was not pleased with Anisimova for her apparent lack of apology after the American's winner clipped the net during a key game in the third set. | Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

There was a bit of a tense moment during Aryna Sabalenka's stunning 4-6, 6-4, 4-6 semifinal loss to world No. 12 Amanda Anisimova on Thursday.

Sabalenka, after dropping the first set, stormed back to win the second, then found herself down 4-2 and 30-40 in a pivotal game with Anisimova on serve. The two traded several backhand blows from the baseline, then Anisimova, going for broke, struck a big forehand down the line. The ball clipped the net and landed short, catching Sabalenka off guard. The world No. 1 was unable to return the ball and Anisimova won the game to take a commanding 5-2 lead in the set, one she would not relinquish.