Amanda Anisimova, Taylor Fritz Reach Wimbledon Semifinals Marking American Milestone

Amanda Anisimova made a remarkable comeback to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon, becoming the youngest American semifinalist there since Serena Williams in 2004. After taking a mental health break in 2023, the 23-year-old American defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a tense match where she saved five set points before closing out the victory. Anisimova celebrated her milestone with a touching moment on court by embracing her nephew, who had flown in to support her. She is set to face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who reached the semifinals by overcoming Laura Siegemund in a challenging three-set match, marking her 10th semifinal appearance in 11 Grand Slam main draws. Sabalenka is seeking her first Wimbledon title and is a dominant force on the WTA Tour. Meanwhile, American Taylor Fritz also advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals, setting up a high-profile match against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, marking a strong showing for American tennis at the tournament.