Aryna Sabalenka wasn't going to make the same mistake she did the last time she lost in a Grand Slam tournament.

The No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka faces off against No. 13 Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon women's singles semifinals on Thursday.

The last time Aryna Sabalenka gave a news conference after a difficult Grand Slam loss, she handled it badly. Wimbledon was a little different.

Instead, a solid purple icon appears next to Sabalenka for the live scoring. The tennis star is from Minsk, the capital city of Belarus and the absence of her flag is a bit complicated. Sabalenka lives in Miami, Fla., when she is not competing in tournaments.

Aryna Sabalenka is facing an uphill climb to win this year's championship at Wimbledon. The world No. 1 ranked player has her hands full against American tennis star Amanda Anisimova. Sabalenka suffered a scare at Centre Court during the quarterfinals,

Aryna Sabalenka’s fierce game fuels not just victories but a rapidly rising fortune. Blending Grand Slam glory with savvy endorsements and smart investments, she’s building an off-court empire as powerful as her serve.

As if there were any doubt whether Aryna Sabalenka's loss in the Wimbledon semifinals on Thursday brought to mind her loss in the French Open final — and its aftermath — a month ago, she made it quite clear right away.

The last time Aryna Sabalenka gave a news conference after a difficult Grand Slam loss, she handled it badly. Wimbledon was a little different.