Amanda Anisimova has made history at Wimbledon 2025 by becoming the first American woman since Jennifer Capriati to reach her first two Grand Slam semifinals on surfaces other than hard court. Her latest achievement came after a commanding win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, setting up a semifinal clash with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
A breakthrough on grass
Anisimova’s 6-1, 7-6 (11-9) victory over Pavlyuchenkova marked her first semifinal appearance at Wimbledon. She dominated early, racing to a 4-0 lead in the first set and closing it out with ease. The second set proved more challenging, as Pavlyuchenkova saved multiple match points and pushed the set to a tense tiebreak. Anisimova eventually prevailed, showing poise under pressure to seal the win.
Echoes of Jennifer Capriati
With this result, Anisimova joins an exclusive club. She is the first American woman since Jennifer Capriati—who reached the semifinals at Roland Garros in 1990 and Wimbledon in 1991—to make her first two Grand Slam semifinal appearances on clay and grass. Anisimova’s first deep run came at the 2019 French Open, where she stunned the tennis world by reaching the final four at just 17 years old.
A remarkable comeback story
Anisimova’s journey back to the top has been anything but smooth. After her breakout in 2019, she faced personal tragedy and mental health struggles that led to a break from the sport. Ranked outside the top 400 in early 2024, she has since climbed back into the elite ranks, winning a WTA 1000 title in Doha and now reaching the Wimbledon semifinals.
Facing the world No. 1
Next, Anisimova will face Aryna Sabalenka, a familiar rival. The two have met eight times, with Anisimova holding a 5–3 edge in their head-to-head record. However, Sabalenka has won three of their last four encounters, including a Round of 16 match at the 2024 Australian Open. Their upcoming clash promises to be one of the highlights of the tournament.
Amanda Anisimova’s resurgence and her unique path through the Grand Slam calendar mark her as one of the most compelling figures in women’s tennis today. As she prepares for her semifinal showdown, she carries not only the hopes of American fans but also the momentum of a career reborn.
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Anisimova in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
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Now the world no.12 (career-high), Anisimova achieved a compiled 30-12 match record in 2025. Anisimova is now playing in Wimbledon where she managed to beat the world no.33 Yulia Putintseva 6-0 6-0, the world no.71 Renata Zarazua 6-4 6-3, the world no.110 Dalma Galfi 6-3 5-7 6-3, the world no.27 Linda Noskova 6-2 5-7 6-4 and the world no.50 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1 7-6(9).
Amanda Anisimova will square off with the world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal. Their record is 5-3 for Anisimova.
Amanda has won 1 title in 2025 in Doha. Amanda was the runner-up in London (LTA London Championships).
