Amanda Anisimova produced a stunning performance to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semi-final. The American star won the thrilling match 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday, reaching her first Grand Slam final.
The match took place on a hot day at Centre Court, with temperatures reaching 30°C. Anisimova showed incredible focus and strength to hold off Sabalenka’s power game. With this win, her head-to-head record against Sabalenka now stands at 6-3.
Anisimova stuns Sabalenka in what many are calling the biggest upset of the tournament so far. Sabalenka, known for her fierce playing style, fought back in the second set but couldn’t match Anisimova’s accuracy in the decider.
The 23-year-old had last reached a Grand Slam semi-final in 2019. Her victory has kept hopes alive for an American winner at Wimbledon, following major titles earlier this year by Madison Keys and Coco Gauff.
“This doesn’t feel real,” said Anisimova after the match. She praised Sabalenka for being a tough opponent and an inspiration to many players.
In the other semi-final, Poland’s Iga Swiatek dominated Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic with a 6-2, 6-0 win. Swiatek will now face Anisimova in the final, marking her first-ever Wimbledon final appearance.
Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, played flawless tennis and didn’t give Bencic any chance to recover. The match lasted just 71 minutes.
As excitement builds for the final, the headline “Anisimova stuns Sabalenka” continues to trend across the tennis world. Both finalists now have a shot at making history at the All England Club.
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