Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga swiatek in the Us Open Thriller
The last time Amanda Anisimova faced Iga Swiatek, it was nothing short of brutal. In the Wimbledon final, the American’s fairytale run ended in heartbreak as Swiatek handed her a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat. For many, such a loss could shatter confidence. For Anisimova, who has previously stepped away from tennis due to mental strain, it raised doubts about whether she could ever contend on the biggest stage again.
But just one Slam later, the 24-year-old American has answered those doubts with resilience. Under the lights of the 2025 US Open, she not only won games against the world No. 2 she stunned her outright.
Displaying composure absent in their Wimbledon clash, Anisimova dictated play with fearless groundstrokes from both wings. She took the first set 6-4, capitalizing on Swiatek’s erratic serving and keeping the six-time major champion pinned deep behind the baseline. The second set was equally tight, but Anisimova seized her chance at 4-3, breaking serve before calmly closing out the match 6-3.
For the first time in her career, Anisimova has advanced beyond the third round in New York and she now stands just two wins away from a Grand Slam title. Her semifinal won’t come easy: she awaits either Naomi Osaka, a four-time Slam champion in resurgent form, or the versatile Karolina Muchova.
Regardless of the opponent, Anisimova’s victory over Swiatek signals a remarkable turnaround. From being whitewashed in one major final to eliminating one of the sport’s most dominant forces in the next, she has transformed heartbreak into belief and perhaps, a shot at US Open glory.
