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11-07-2025
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Anisimova’s Triumphant Wimbledon Comeback

Date: 11-07-2025
Sources: cbsnews.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 2
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Source: nytimes.com

Image content: This is a tennis match on a grass court, viewed from above the baseline. One player serves while the opponent returns from near the baseline, with the scoreboard showing a tight third set between Sabalenka and Anisimova. The scene includes the chair umpire, line judges, and spectators.

Summary

Amanda Anisimova’s journey from a 2023 hiatus for burnout and mental health to her first Wimbledon final headlines a broader resurgence in women’s tennis. After time away devoted to healing and creative pursuits, the 23-year-old returned in 2024, climbed the rankings, and upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. She now faces Iga Świątek, who dominated her semifinal to reach her first Wimbledon final and complete Slam finals across three surfaces. The tournament also featured continued doubles excellence from Kateřina Siniaková and compelling men’s semifinal matchups, underscoring a dynamic, narrative-rich Wimbledon.

Key Points

  • Anisimova reaches first Wimbledon final after 2023 mental-health break.
  • She upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and rose back to No. 12.
  • Iga Świątek storms into her first Wimbledon final, finals on all surfaces.
  • American women’s tennis resurges with a new Wimbledon finalist.
  • Kateřina Siniaková adds another mixed doubles major; men’s semis set.

Articles in this Cluster

Amanda Anisimova walked away from tennis in 2023 due to burnout. Now the American is in the Wimbledon finals. - CBS News

11-07-2025

Amanda Anisimova, who took a break from tennis in 2023 due to burnout and mental health struggles, has reached her first Wimbledon final after upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. During her hiatus, the New Jersey-born American focused on painting and music to recover, even selling artwork for mental health causes. Returning to the tour about a year ago, the 23-year-old called her finals berth “indescribable” and credited her support team and family. She will face Poland’s Iga Świątek in Saturday’s final.
Entities: Amanda Anisimova, Wimbledon, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, CBS News • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform

Amanda Anisimova Makes Wimbledon Final Years After Taking Extended Break - The New York Times

11-07-2025

Amanda Anisimova, 23, has reached the Wimbledon women’s singles final to face five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek, capping a remarkable comeback after taking an indefinite break from tennis in 2023 to prioritize her mental health following burnout and the death of her father and former coach. During her time away, she embraced a normal life, then returned in 2024 and climbed to No. 12, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Her run underscores the resurgence of American women’s tennis—following recent major wins by Coco Gauff and Madison Keys—and makes her the first American woman outside the Williams sisters to reach a Wimbledon final since 2005. Anisimova says her journey proves athletes can return to the top by prioritizing well-being.
Entities: Amanda Anisimova, Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform

Wimbledon recap: A doubles star wins yet another Grand Slam as Amanda Anisimova arrives - The Athletic

11-07-2025

- Doubles standout Kateřina Siniaková added another Wimbledon title, winning mixed doubles with Sem Verbeek in straight tiebreak sets, extending her major haul beyond her 10 women’s doubles crowns. - Amanda Anisimova reached her first Grand Slam final by upsetting No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, marking a career resurgence after injuries, burnout, and personal tragedy; she’s the first American Wimbledon finalist since Serena Williams in 2019. - Iga Świątek crushed Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 to make her first Wimbledon final, becoming the only active WTA player to reach Slam finals on all three surfaces. Her revived serve and measured aggression recall her 2022 dominance. - Women’s final: Świątek (five-time major champion, unbeaten in Slam finals) vs. Anisimova (powerful, fearless but debuting on this stage). - Men’s semifinals set: Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic, with form and fitness key storylines.
Entities: Kateřina Siniaková, Amanda Anisimova, Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, Wimbledon • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform