Amanda Anisimova Avenges Wimbledon Defeat, Upsets Iga Swiatek to Reach US Open Semifinals

In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the US Open, Amanda Anisimova bounced back from a devastating Wimbledon loss to defeat No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3. The American secured her first US Open semifinal berth, overcoming the Polish star who had handed her a brutal double-bagel defeat just months earlier.

By Chris Posiano

September 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM

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Amanda Anisimova delivered a stunning upset at the US Open, avenging her Wimbledon final defeat against Iga Swiatek with a convincing 6-4, 6-3 victory in the quarterfinals. After suffering a humbling 6-0, 6-0 loss to Swiatek at Wimbledon earlier this summer, the American secured her first US Open semifinal spot in dominant fashion.

The match began nervously for Anisimova when Swiatek broke her serve in the opening game. However, she quickly regrouped, securing an immediate break back and setting the tone for a fiercely competitive encounter. Unlike their one-sided Wimbledon final, this quarterfinal was a hard-fought battle, with both players trading points and neither willing to back down.

Anisimova’s determination paid off in the 10th game of the first set when she converted her second break point, capitalizing on Swiatek’s errors to take the set 6-4. The Polish star responded strongly in the second set, breaking Anisimova early, but the American refused to buckle. She broke back in the fourth game and remained resilient, even surviving a grueling rally that left both players sprinting across the court.

Swiatek’s frustration grew as the match progressed, with unforced errors creeping into her game. Anisimova seized her opportunity in the eighth game, breaking Swiatek’s serve with a combination of aggressive play and a touch of luck when a shot clipped the net and dribbled over. Serving for the match at 5-3, Anisimova squandered her first two match points but sealed the victory on her third with another fortunate net bounce, securing a 6-3 win in the second set.

"This has been such a dream," Anisimova reflected in her post-match interview. "Being here is so special, and I’ve been having the run of my life. To come back from Wimbledon like that is really special to me. I worked so hard, and today proved everything—I can do it."

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