US Open – Women’s Singles
Facing Iga Swiatek for the first time since her crushing 6-0, 6-0 loss in the Wimbledon final earlier this summer, American Amanda Anisimova delivered a stunning turnaround. The Boca Raton native defeated the six-time Grand Slam champion 6-4, 6-3 to avenge that bitter memory and advance to her first-ever US Open semifinal.
The 2017 US Open junior champion sealed the victory in one hour and 38 minutes, adding another milestone to her career after previous semifinal appearances at Roland Garros 2019 and this year’s Wimbledon. Now, with momentum and confidence on her side, she awaits a semifinal showdown with Japan’s Naomi Osaka.
Looking Back: The 2025 Wimbledon Final
Anisimova’s victory in New York carries extra weight given the painful backdrop of Wimbledon 2025. At the All England Club, Swiatek had dismantled her 6-0, 6-0 in one of the most one-sided Grand Slam finals of the modern era, a result that highlighted both Swiatek’s relentless consistency and Anisimova’s struggles to find her rhythm on grass. That match was widely discussed not just for its scoreline, but for how it underscored the mental and tactical challenges of competing at the very highest level.
For Anisimova, today’s triumph in New York is more than just a win; it’s a statement of resilience. By turning the tables on the world No. 1, she proved that setbacks—even the most devastating ones—can become fuel for comebacks. The Wimbledon final will remain a historic chapter, but this US Open semifinal run signals that Anisimova is writing a new story for herself, one defined not by defeats but by determination.