Islamabad, July 11, 2025: Amanda Anisimova showed no fear as she reached her first-ever Wimbledon final, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Centre Court on Thursday.
The 23-year-old playing in her first Grand Slam semi-final since the 2019 French Open, began strongly and secured the first set after Sabalenka committed a double fault.
Sabalenka, who holds the top spot in the world rankings, showed her class as she broke serve for a 4-3 lead and went on to win the second set, bringing the match level.
The final set saw both players trade breaks early, but Anisimova proved too strong in the crucial moments, booking her place in the final against either Iga Swiatek or Belinda Bencic.
After the match, Anisimova praised Sabalenka’s talent and expressed her excitement about making it to the Wimbledon final.
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“This doesn’t feel real right now, honestly. Aryna is such a tough competitor and I was absolutely dying out there. Yeah, I don’t know how I pulled it off,” Anisimova stated.
“I mean, she’s such an incredible competitor and she’s an inspiration to me and I’m sure so many other people.”
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“We’ve had so many tough battles. To come out on top today and be in the final of Wimbledon is so incredibly special. The atmosphere was incredible. I know she’s the number one, but a lot of people were cheering for me. Huge thanks to everyone.”
Sabalenka, who had lost in the finals of both the Australian and French Opens this year, missed the opportunity to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014-15 to appear in four consecutive major finals.
