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Wimbledon: Terrible Anisimova, excluded Sampalenka and qualified for her first Grand Slam final

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Amanda Anisimova in the biggest moment of her career! After a fascinating semifinal 2 hours and 37 minutesthe 23 -year -old American subjugated her Arina Sampalenka with 2-1 set (6-4, 4-6, 6-4) and secured her participation In the first final Grand Slam of her careerin the historical Wimbledon.

Beyond the importance of qualifying, the victory of Anisimova gets even more value if one considers to be Her first in active No. 1 in the world. In fact, he now counts 6 wins against top 5 players – four of which against Sampalenkawith which it has a record of 6-3.

The young American also became the first 21st century athlete to reach the final Wimbledon – which may also mark the gradual change of generation in female tennis. Perhaps followed by her Svidodecif it prevails Bencic in the second semifinal.

Anisimova’s journey was not only easy. From the semifinals of Roland Garros in 2019 to her 17th, to the seven -month abstinence for mental health reasons in 2023 and the exclusion from last year’s Wimbledon qualifiers, he has gone through many trials. But her determination was rewarded. Her return culminated this year with the first WTA 1000 title to Doha and now her entrance to the Top 10 and of course the final of the most historic tournament!

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