US Open: Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek to reach Semi-Finals

In one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 US Open, American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova delivered a stunning straight-sets victory over world No. 2 Iga Swiatek on Wednesday night, reaching the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows and avenging her humiliating loss to the Pole in the Wimbledon final just two months ago.

Anisimova, who was dismantled 6-0, 6-0 by Swiatek on Centre Court in July, one of the rarest scorelines in Grand Slam final history, showed remarkable resilience and growth to turn the tables on Arthur Ashe Stadium. She won 6-4, 6-3 in a tense 96-minute encounter.

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Redemption after Wimbledon Heartbreak

“To come back from Wimbledon like that is really special to me,” Anisimova said in her on-court interview. “I worked so hard to turn it around after that loss. I knew I was going to have to dig really deep, and tonight was truly a battle for me.”

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The 24-year-old American entered the tournament under pressure, with questions swirling over whether she could mentally recover from such a one-sided defeat in her maiden Grand Slam final. But against Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion and heavy pre-tournament favorite, Anisimova displayed composure, aggression, and a renewed tactical sharpness.

Swiatek, meanwhile, admitted that her game collapsed under the weight of her own serve. She landed only 50% of her first serves and won just 10 of 30 points on her second serve, leaving her vulnerable to Anisimova’s relentless returns.

“I couldn’t win today playing like that,” Swiatek conceded. “Amanda was so aggressive. It was totally different from Wimbledon, she moved better, played better. Everything was different.”

How the Match Was Won

The match began ominously for Anisimova, who was broken in her opening service game as Swiatek raced to a 1-0 lead. But the American responded immediately with a break of her own, and the two exchanged blows in a fiercely contested opening set.

Swiatek had a chance to regain control in the fifth game, earning two break points at 15-40, but Anisimova held firm with big serves and heavy groundstrokes to move ahead 3-2.

At 5-4, Swiatek’s serving woes resurfaced, handing Anisimova two set points. A wild forehand error on the second opportunity gifted the American the opener 6-4. The second set looked briefly like a repeat of Wimbledon when Swiatek surged ahead 2-0. But Anisimova broke back immediately, showing her improved mental steel.

With the score locked at 3-3, a fortunate net cord tipped the momentum in Anisimova’s favor. Swiatek then double-faulted on break point, allowing Anisimova to serve for the match. She raced to 40-0, missed out on two chances, but closed it on her third when another net cord rolled kindly off her racket and out of Swiatek’s reach.

What’s Next

With the victory, Anisimova becomes the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2019 to beat Swiatek at a Grand Slam. She now advances to her second consecutive major semi-final, where she will face either Naomi Osaka, a two-time US Open champion, or Karolina Muchova, the crafty Czech 11th seed.

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For Swiatek, the defeat is a bitter blow after a summer that saw her win both Wimbledon and the WTA Cincinnati Open. She remains a six-time Grand Slam champion at just 24, but the loss highlights vulnerabilities in her serve that opponents will seek to exploit.

A Career-Defining Moment for Anisimova

For Anisimova, the win is not just about reaching another semi-final, it is about redemption, resilience, and rewriting her story after Wimbledon.

“I think tonight showed that I’ve grown,” she said. “Losses don’t define you. How you come back from them does.” Her campaign now takes on a different energy: from underdog to genuine contender for the US Open crown.