Amanda Anisimova gave her family members a shout-out when she defeated Aryna Sabalenka to make it to the Wimbledon final. Her sister, mother, and brother-in-law were in the stands, she said. “My amazing team.

Amanda Anisimova Gets Honest on Reason for Lengthy Break From Tennis originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Amanda Anisimova's chances to compete at Wimbledon looked bleak as the tennis player walked away from the game. Anisimova took a break from tennis from May 2023 only to return eight months later in January 2024.

Amanda Anisimova is one win away from Wimbledon glory. The American pulled off an upset of top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 triumph Thursday to punch her ticket to the first Grand Slam final of her career, setting up a showdown with No. 8 Iga Światek in Saturday's championship match at Centre Court.