Wimbledon, London – Just 12 months ago, Amanda Anisimova was watching Wimbledon from home after a crushing qualifying defeat. Today, she stands one win away from Grand Slam immortality after a thrilling three-set victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
The 23-year-old American, once a teenage prodigy before stepping away from tennis for mental health reasons, delivered a career-defining performance to reach her first major final—where she’ll face Iga Świątek for the Wimbledon title.
A Year of Transformation: From Heartbreak to History
Anisimova’s 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 triumph over Sabalenka wasn’t just a win—it was redemption.
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Last year: Ranked 191st, she failed to qualify and spent Wimbledon week disconnected from tennis, relaxing with family.
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This year: She becomes only the second woman in Open Era history (after Bianca Andreescu) to reach a Grand Slam final after losing in qualifying the previous year.
“If you told me I’d be in the Wimbledon final, I wouldn’t believe you,” Anisimova admitted post-match. “This turnaround is indescribable.”
How Anisimova Conquered Sabalenka
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Powerful Baseline Game: Matched Sabalenka’s aggression with precision hitting.
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Mental Resilience: Held nerve in key moments after losing the second set.
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Emotional Support: Her sister, nephew (celebrating his 4th birthday!), and best friend Priscilla Hon cheered her on from Centre Court.
The Ultimate Test: Świątek Awaits
Now, Anisimova faces four-time Slam champion Iga Świątek, who has dominated women’s tennis in 2024.
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Can she complete the fairytale?
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Will her aggressive style trouble Świątek’s consistency?
One thing’s certain: Anisimova’s comeback is already one of Wimbledon’s greatest stories.
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