Amanda Anisimova Stuns Sabalenka to Reach First Wimbledon Final
Wow—what a moment for Amanda Anisimova. Just over two years ago, she had stepped away from the sport due to burnout and mental health struggles. Fast forward to today, and she’s not only back, but she’s in her very first Grand Slam final, and it’s Wimbledon . That’s right—Anisimova has just pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, taking down world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an electrifying 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 semifinal victory on Centre Court.
To put this into perspective, Amanda was ranked 189th just last year, going through qualifiers to even make it into Wimbledon. Now? She's guaranteed a top 10 ranking and a shot at the championship. And let’s be clear—this wasn’t just a fluke or lucky break. She outplayed Sabalenka in a brutally intense battle that lasted over two and a half hours in the sweltering London heat.
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The stats are wild. Amanda saved 11 out of 14 break points and stood toe-to-toe with Sabalenka’s blistering 120 mph serves, returning fire with 112 mph missiles of her own. They were trading thunderous shots, each rally short and aggressive. In fact, over 75% of the points didn’t last more than three shots. It was pure, high-octane tennis.
What’s even more impressive is the mental fortitude she showed. Sabalenka broke early in the third set, and it looked like the match could slip away. But Amanda held her nerve, reeled off four straight games, and closed it out—on her fourth match point—with a clean forehand winner. Her reaction? She just covered her mouth in disbelief, almost like she couldn’t believe what had just happened.
And now, she’s got Iga Swiatek waiting in the final. Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam winner, absolutely steamrolled Belinda Bencic in her semifinal—6-2, 6-0—in just 71 minutes. She's been a force on clay and hard courts, but this is her first Wimbledon final too, which makes Saturday’s matchup even more compelling.
Amanda’s journey has been nothing short of incredible. From a mental health break to the edge of tennis’s biggest stage in just a year—it’s the kind of comeback that reminds us why we love sports. She’s not just playing well; she’s playing with joy, with clarity, and with purpose.
And honestly, you can’t help but root for her. This is what dreams look like in real time.
Now, let’s see what she brings to that final.
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