Anisimova takes revenge for Wimbledon humiliation

Amanda Anisimova needed less than two months to take her revenge for a tragic Wimbledon final loss to Iga Swiatek, with the American turning the tables on Wednesday 6-4, 6-3 to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Anisimova was trounced on July 12 love and love by Swiatek, who won her sixth Grand Slam title.

But the American fought back in New York from an early break down in each set, coming good on her third match point after double-faulting on her second to upset second seed Swiatek.

She will play for the final against either two-time champion her Naomi Osaka or Czech Karolina Muchova.

“Playing here is so special – I’m having the run of my life,” the winner said. “I hoped from the first day just to get through one round, this has been such a dream.”

She added: “To come back like this after Wimbledon is so special for me. I was firing myself up. Iga is one of the toughest I’ve ever played. You really have to dig deep.

“It truly was such a battle for me today.”

Eighth seed Anisimova broke Swiatek in the penultimate game of the second set after winning the first. She then worked her way a game later to three match points before finishing off the upset.

Anisimova improved to 3-1 in Grand Slam quarter-finals and will compete in her third semi-final at the majors. after Wimbledon in July and Roland Garros 2019.

Former No. 1 Swiatek was broken four times, finishing with 13 winners and 15 unforced errors.