🎾 Amanda Anisimova Stuns Sabalenka to Reach First Wimbledon Final

📰 Match Recap

In a thrilling Wimbledon 2025 semifinal, Amanda Anisimova pulled off a major upset by eliminating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought three-set match, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. With this victory, the American reached her first Grand Slam final.

Anisimova started with determination, capitalizing on Sabalenka's unforced errors to take the first set. The Belarusian responded with power in the second set, breaking serve to level the match. But in the deciding set, Anisimova remained composed, securing a key break that led her to a historic victory.

The match included a tense moment in the final set when Sabalenka showed frustration after not receiving an apology for a net-cord winner. Despite the brief conflict, both players shook hands respectfully after the final point.

📊 Match Statistics

• Final Score: Anisimova def. Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4

• Match Duration: 2 hours and 36 minutes

• Aces: Anisimova – 5 | Sabalenka – 8

• Double Faults: Anisimova – 2 | Sabalenka – 5

• First Serve Percentage: Anisimova – 68% | Sabalenka – 61%

• Winners: Anisimova – 34 | Sabalenka – 38

• Unforced Errors: Anisimova – 22 | Sabalenka – 30

🏆 What’s Next

With this result, Amanda Anisimova becomes the first American woman to reach the Wimbledon final since 2019. She will face Poland's Iga Swiatek in the championship match — a clash between two rising stars with contrasting styles.

For Aryna Sabalenka, this marks another semifinal exit at Wimbledon, continuing a frustrating streak. However, she remains one of the top forces on tour and will look to bounce back in the tournaments ahead.