Amanda Anisimova Reaches Wimbledon Semis

Amanda Anisimova has made a stunning comeback in her tennis career, overcoming a period of burnout to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time. She defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6(9) in the quarter-finals, showcasing her newfound perspective and professionalism.

Anisimova's journey to the semi-finals has been remarkable, having taken a break from tennis in 2023 to regroup and refocus. She made a successful comeback at the Australian Open last year and has since won three successive matches, a first since Wimbledon 2022. Her victory over Linda Noskova propelled her into the quarterfinals, where she faced Pavlyuchenkova, a player she has a 3-0 win-loss record against.

The match against Pavlyuchenkova was closely contested, with Anisimova letting slip a 5-2 lead in the second set. However, she ultimately converted a mini break in the tiebreak to seal the win. Anisimova's success can be attributed to her newfound perspective and professionalism, which has enabled her to break into the world's top 10 for the first time.

Anisimova will face world number one Iga Świątek in the semi-finals on Thursday, 10 July. This will be her second major appearance in the final four, following a dream run at Roland-Garros in 2019. With her current form and momentum, Anisimova is poised to make a strong challenge for the title.