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Amanda Anisimova Reaches Historic Wimbledon Final, Aims for Title

7/12/2025

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American Amanda Anisimova made history by reaching her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, triumphing over top seed Aryna Sabalenka with a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory. She now sets her sights on Iga Swiatek, who crushed Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0. Anisimova hopes to be the first American champion at Wimbledon since Serena Williams in 2016.

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American Amanda Anisimova made history by reaching her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, triumphing over top seed Aryna Sabalenka with a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory. She now sets her sights on Iga Swiatek, who crushed Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0. Anisimova hopes to be the first American champion at Wimbledon since Serena Williams in 2016.