In a thrilling showdown at the WTA Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Amanda Anisimova secured her place in the semifinals with a hard-fought victory over second-ranked Iga Swiatek. The match ended with scores of 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-2, marking Anisimova’s second consecutive triumph over the Polish star in recent encounters. This victory comes as a significant turnaround after Anisimova experienced a crushing defeat at the hands of Swiatek in the Wimbledon finals, where she lost 0-6, 0-6.
The 24-year-old American demonstrated resilience and skill throughout the match, breaking Swiatek’s serve to seize control in the second set. Anisimova’s defensive prowess was on full display; she faced just four break points during the contest and expertly saved each one, showcasing her defensive tenacity.
In another match in the round-robin phase, Elena Rybakina further solidified her dominance by overcoming Ekaterina Alexandrova with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-4. Rybakina had already secured her semifinal berth before this match, and her performance only underscored her status as a formidable contender in this year’s tournament.
As the final round-robin matches loom ahead, Rybakina and Anisimova await their semifinal opponents. The outcomes of the upcoming matches will be crucial; Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, is set to face defending champion Coco Gauff, while Jessica Pegula will take on Jasmine Paolini, who has already been eliminated from the competition.
As the tournament continues, anticipation builds as fans eagerly await to see how the semifinal matchups will unfold in this prestigious event.
