Amanda Anisimova locked it down when she needed to win the best match of her career against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Thursday’s first women’s singles semifinal on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. Anisimova seemed to be in disbelief after the win.
“The moment of this young woman’s life” 👏
Amanda Anisimova completes an extraordinary semi-final to defeat No.1 seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and book her spot in her first ever #Wimbledon final 💥
Take. A. Bow. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/WexH4VL2k2
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2025
The match had so many twists and turns, but what emerged was a bit of sour grapes from Sabalenka who has been trying to put behind interesting and eyebrow raising comments after losing the French Open final to Coco Gauff.
To be fair, the handshake at the net was a hug, but Sabalenka looked very angry. She left the court quickly with a brief wave to the fans.
Amanda Anisimova Beat The Odds
Aryna Sabalenka is nearly impossible to beat. Before today, she has only lost 2 out of 13 Grand Slam matches when she dropped the first set.
Sabalenka has now lost to Madison Keys, Coco Gauff, and Amanda Anisimova in Grand Slams this year.
Is Aryna Sabalenka Showing Her True Colors?
Sabalenka’s behavior in defeat is becoming a concern. One of the hallmarks of professional tennis is that losing is an instrumental part of the game. She is bubbly and wonderful when winning.
However, her behavior in this match after the outburst after losing to Coco Gauff, which she walked back and apologized for, indicates that she is not exhibiting signs of being a gracious loser. She complained to the umpire when Anisimova loudly and prematurely celebrated what she thought was a winning point. Sabalenka was also unhappy with Anisimova not saying she was sorry when she won a net court point. She yelled her thoughts to her as both were headed to their chairs on a changeover.
Sabalenka is insufferable. Trying to intimidate her by demanding she say sorry for a let cord, complaining about hindrance when she shrieks every point. Gtfo.
— Omair (@o2theflo) July 10, 2025
Like Gauff, Anisimova took the appropriate high road and commended Sabalenka after the match.
“She’s an inspiration to me, and so many other people” ♥️
Amanda Anisimova has nothing but praise for the World No.1 as Aryna Sabalenka’s #Wimbledon journey comes to an end 👏 pic.twitter.com/Y9cg3Cddns
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2025
Anisimova will face the winner of the Belinda Bencic and Iga Swiatek semifinal in Saturday’s Wimbledon final. A maiden Wimbledon champion will be crowned. Should Bencic win over Swiatek, women’s tennis will have a maiden Grand Slam champion.
