Key Point Summary – Amanda Anisimova Beats No. 1 Sabalenka

• Amanda Anisimova wins Wimbledon semifinal
• Upsets World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka
• First American finalist at Wimbledon since Serena Williams
• Match ended in tight three-set thriller
• Anisimova overcomes mental health, injuries
• Sabalenka loses third Grand Slam final to American
• Public hails Anisimova’s comeback story

Anisimova’s Victory Shakes Wimbledon

Amanda Anisimova stunned the tennis world Thursday. The 22-year-old American took down World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set stunner on Centre Court.

It wasn’t just a win. It was a resurrection.

Anisimova clawed her way back from years of injury, heartbreak, and fading rankings to reach her first-ever Grand Slam final. She now stands one match away from Wimbledon glory.

Sabalenka Crumbles Under Pressure Again

Sabalenka, once poised for dominance, came undone once more. She led early in the third set. Then came the collapse. Misfires. Nerves. And finally, the moment Anisimova blasted a forehand down the line that caught the net and dropped perfectly.

Centre Court erupted.

Sabalenka had lost yet another Grand Slam to an American. Madison Keys in Melbourne. Coco Gauff in Paris. And now Anisimova in London.

From Tragedy to Triumph: Amanda’s Comeback

Just last year, Anisimova failed to qualify for Wimbledon.

Worse, she was haunted by personal tragedy—the sudden death of her father and coach at just 17. That moment derailed her. Her confidence crumbled. Injuries kept piling up. She drifted from the spotlight.

Now, she’s roaring back.

With the help of her new physiotherapist, Shadi Soleymani, Amanda rebuilt herself. Slowly. Painfully. But completely. The win in Doha earlier this year lit the spark. Now, she’s on fire.

The Match: Power, Grit, and Guts

The semifinal clash was electric. Anisimova took the first set 6-4 with a series of razor-sharp backhands. Sabalenka struck back in the second, capitalizing on Anisimova’s brief serving slump.

But in the third, when it mattered most, Amanda held firm.

At 1-1, she broke Sabalenka with a perfect lob. Then came the 3-1 lead. Then the net cord magic. All of it fueled by grit, not luck.

Anisimova Refuses To Be Outplayed

Sabalenka tried to change the script. She pulled Amanda to the net. Dropped shots. Rallied. It had worked before.

Not this time.

Anisimova matched every move. Drop for drop. Lob for lob. The crowd cheered each exchange louder than the last.

And when her shot clipped the net at 4-2 to seal the game, Amanda didn’t apologize. She pumped her fist. This was her moment.

Crowd and Players React to Stunning Win

Fans took to social media immediately. “What a warrior!” read one tweet. Others praised her strength and composure: “Amanda’s comeback is the story of the year.”

Even fellow players chimed in.

Coco Gauff posted a fist emoji. Serena Williams tweeted a heart. Tennis had its underdog story—and it was golden.

What’s Next: Final Showdown and Redemption

Anisimova now faces either Elena Rybakina or Ons Jabeur in the Wimbledon final.

She’s the first American woman in a Wimbledon final since Serena Williams. The spotlight is now hers.

If she wins, it could be one of the greatest comebacks in modern tennis.

Amanda’s not just playing for the title. She’s playing for her past, her future, and everyone who doubted she’d ever get here again.

Wimbledon hasn’t seen a story like this in years. And Amanda Anisimova just might write the perfect ending.