Anisimova gets Wimbledon revenge over Swiatek to reach US Open semis

Amanda Anisimova avenged her brutal Wimbledon Final defeat against Iga Swiatek by knocking out the Pole in the quarterfinals of the US Open.

The American suffered a crushing loss on Centre Court in July to Swiatek 6-0 6-0, which was the first double bagel in a Wimbledon woman’s final for over 100 years. However, Anisimova managed to banish some of her demons with a fine victory at Flushing Meadows 6-4 -6-3.

Her reward is a semi-final clash against 2018 & 2020 Champion Naomi Osaka. Japanese star Osaka bidding to win her fifth major title and has been in impressive form in the tournament so far.

In the other woman’s semi-final defending champion & World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will play American Jessica Pegula. This leaves to door open to a potential all-American final.