Iga Swiatek Loses US Open Quarterfinal to Amanda Anisimova Amid Heated Press Exchange

At the 2025 US Open, Amanda Anisimova upset world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a quarterfinal match, winning 6-4, 6-3, in a significant reversal of their Wimbledon final encounter earlier that year where Swiatek had won decisively. Swiatek, who had a strong season including a Wimbledon title and a Cincinnati Masters win, expressed frustration during the match and in a tense post-match exchange with a reporter who suggested she might need a mental break, to which Swiatek responded sharply. Post-match, Swiatek acknowledged challenges such as managing a foot issue, playing without practice on rest days, and not focusing enough on improving her serve, which Anisimova exploited. Anisimova credited watching the painful Wimbledon loss highlights as motivating her mental resilience and strategic adjustments, leading to her US Open success. With this victory, Anisimova advanced to face Naomi Osaka in the semifinals, while Swiatek reflected on the learning experiences from the tournament and planned to focus on the upcoming Asian WTA Tour events. The upset denied Swiatek a chance to become the second player after Serena Williams to win Wimbledon and the US Open in the same year and to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking.