By advancing to the finals, Amanda Anisimova will attempt to become the first American woman to win Wimbledon since 2016.
Amanda Anisimova Upsets Aryna Sabalenka In Wimbledon Semifinals
"To be in the final is just indescribable" ✨
Amanda Anisimova books her place in the #Wimbledon final after a remarkable journey at SW19 ♥️ pic.twitter.com/6B9E5iuHTJ
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2025
Anisimova’s magical run at Wimbledon will continue after defeating No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the semifinals on Thursday.
With the win, the 13th-seeded Anisimova will face the 8th-seeded Iga Swiatek in the finals on Saturday.
“To be honest, if you told me I would be in the final of Wimbledon, I would not believe you,” Anisimova said after the match via X. “At least not this soon, because it’s been a year turnaround since coming back, and to be in this spot, it’s not easy. So many people dream of competing on this incredible court. It’s been such a privilege to compete here, and to be in the final is just indescribable, honestly.”
Thursday was Anisimova’s second semifinal at a Grand Slam, behind the 2019 French Open at age 17.
Anisimova shocked the tennis world in May 2023 by announcing a break from the tour to deal with her mental health. The New Jersey-born player returned to competition in January 2024.
Now, Anisimova, 23, is one win away from capturing her first career Grand Slam.
Standing across from Anisimova will be Swiatek, who defeated Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in the second semifinal on Thursday. Swiatek is a five-time Grand Slam champion — four French Opens and one U.S. Open.
Anisimova and Swiatek will meet in the Ladies’ Championship on Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN.
Amanda Anisimova Could Become The First American To Win Wimbledon Since Serena Williams
23-year-old Amanda Anisimova is the youngest American woman to reach the Wimbledon final since 22-year-old Serena Williams in 2004 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/PXS1NGAT0Q
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 10, 2025
Anisimova will look to end the drought for American women at Wimbledon. The last American woman to win the singles’ championship at Wimbledon was Serena Williams in 2016.
Since Williams’ win, American women have lost three times in the finals. Williams lost in the 2018 and 2019 finals, while her sister, Venus, lost in 2017.
Anisimova is also the youngest American woman to reach the Wimbledon final since Williams (22 years old) in 2004.
The winner in Saturday’s final will become the eighth consecutive first-time Wimbledon women’s champion.
American women have already captured the first two majors of 2025. Madison Keys won the first major of her career at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating Sabalenka 6–3, 2–6, 7–5.
Coco Gauff won her second major of her career at the 2025 French Open, beating Sabalenka 6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–4.
Saturday’s final will be the first meeting between Anisimova and Swiatek on the tour.
