Anisimova, Wimbledon
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Amanda Anisimova ousted the world's No. 1 female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, on Thursday in the Wimbledon semi-finals — shocking the sports world as the American moves onto the finals. "Amazing Amanda!" sports announcers called, as the 12th-ranked player beat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to nab her first-ever spot on center court.
Anisimova, 23, returns to Centre Court for Saturday's final against the winner of Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic. Anisimova is trying to become the first American to win a Grand Slam in London since Serena Williams' seventh and final Wimbledon title in 2016.
Amanda Anisimova meets Iga Świątek in the Wimbledon 2025 Women's Singles Final on Saturday 12 July and you can watch and follow all the action across the BBC.
The American No. 13 seed did not shrink from her duel with Sabalenka on Centre Court, going after her shots at all times.
Amanda Anisimova upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon women's singles semifinals to advance to the finals on Saturday.
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Even Anisimova was shocked when she pulled off the ultimate upset, defeating No. 1 Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semifinal.
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Amanda Anisimova advanced to The Wimbledon Championships women's singles final after defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday.
Aryna Sabalenka has never been one to hide her emotions on the court, and that fire was on full display during her Wimbledon semifinal loss to Amanda Anisimova. The Belarusian star, a three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, was upset after a tense battle, and a little gamesmanship from Anisimova may have added fuel to the fire.
Anisimova outhit world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to set up an unlikely final matchup with Iga Swiatek, who defeated Belinda Bencic in Thursday’s other semifinal.
The No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka faces off against No. 13 Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon women's singles semifinals on Thursday.
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