American Amanda Anisimova is heading to the ladies' singles final of Wimbledon after defeating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets on Thursday.
Anisimova got off to a strong start when she won the first set 6-4. But Sabalenka wasn't going down easy, and proceeded to take the second set in turn, setting up an exciting and thrilling third set to win it all.
By the end, Anisimova was at one point leading four games to one, but Sabalenka battled back to bring it within one: four games to Anisimova's five. Nonetheless, the No. 13 seed finished her off 6-4—and pulled out a huge upset in the process.
Watch that match-deciding moment below:
"The moment of this young woman's life" 👏
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2025
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
In remarks after the game, Anisimova made sure to give Sabalenka her flowers, praising the Belarusian star as a "tough competitor" who challenged her greatly.
"I don't know how I pulled it out," Anisimova said. "I mean, she's such an incredible competitor and she's an inspiration to me and I'm sure so many, so many other people."
"She's an inspiration to me, and so many other people" ♥️
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 10, 2025
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
Anisimova will now head to the first Grand Slam final of her career on Saturday, when she'll face the winner of Belinda Bencic vs. Iga Swiatek.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Amanda Anisimova Ousts Aryna Sabalenka in Stunning Wimbledon Semifinal Upset.
