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Anisimova defeats Sabalenka: Wimbledon final against Swiatek awaits!
Amanda Anisimova defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Wimbledon semifinals. On Saturday she will face Iga Swiatek in the final.
Anisimova defeats Sabalenka: Wimbledon final against Swiatek awaits!
A big day for women's tennis is coming as Amanda Anisimova has qualified for the Wimbledon final. The young American caused a surprise on Thursday with her victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka. In a thrilling semi-final, Anisimova won the match 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. This means she is now about to make her first final appearance at a Grand Slam after a break of several months for mental recovery Motor tornals reported.
Most notably, Anisimova is the youngest American semifinalist at Wimbledon since 2004. Despite the exciting atmosphere, the game was stopped twice to evacuate spectators with health problems. In the other semi-final game, Iga Swiatek put in an impressive performance against Belinda Bencic and won clearly 6-2, 6-0.
The upcoming finale
On Saturday, July 12, Anisimova, currently ranked 13th in the WTA rankings, will face Polish player Iga Swiatek, ranked 8th. Swiatek could win her sixth Grand Slam title in this final, making her the first Polish player to win Wimbledon since 1968. Anisimova would have the chance to become the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to win the prestigious title.
The two players have never faced each other in a professional match before, which makes the final all the more exciting. Both have already secured £1,520,000 in prize money from this tournament and could win a further £3,000,000 if they win the final. The winner will also receive 2,000 points for the WTA rankings, which would probably catapult Anisimova to 7th place.
Key statistics and trends
- Anisimova hat insgesamt drei Titel auf der WTA-Tour gewonnen, darunter einen WTA 1000 Titel in Doha.
- Swiatek hat in diesem Turnier nur einen Satz verloren und zeigt sich in herausragender Form.
- Bencic, die im Halbfinale scheiterte, wird nach Wimbledon in die Top 20 der WTA-Rangliste zurückkehren.
The final promises not only an exciting competition between two talented players, but also a new winner in the women's singles at Wimbledon. For tennis fans and the players themselves, an unforgettable day lies ahead - with great opportunities and a lot of excitement at stake. Who will ultimately secure the title? We'll find out soon when the first serves fall on Center Court at 4 p.m. local time (11 a.m. Eastern).