Anisimova stuns Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Amanda Anisimova will meet either Swiatek or Bencic in Saturday's final

Last updated: July 10, 2025 | 19:19

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Amanda Anisimova reached the Wimbledon final for the first time as the American 13th seed stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory on Thursday.

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Amanda Anisimova reached the Wimbledon final for the first time as the American 13th seed stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory on Thursday.

Anisimova ended Sabalenka's bid for a maiden Wimbledon title with a superb display of power hitting in a semi-final played in scorching temperatures on Centre Court.

The 23-year-old will face Polish eighth seed Iga Swiatek or Swiss world number 35 Belinda Bencic in Saturday's final.

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