Amanda Anisimova excluded the world’s number 1 female tennis player, Aryana Sabalenka on Thursday in the Wimbledon semi-final-American in the US finals to surprise the world.
“Amazing Amanda!” Sports announcer calledThe 12th ranked player defeated Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to finish his first place on the center court.
“The final in Wimbledon is very incredibly special,” 23 -year -old New Jersey Native Said In a post-game interview. He thanked his fans, his sister and nephew for his support, as well as his “amazing team” to help his place in his place in the final.
Two years ago, Anisimova took several months of career breaks after losing to Dutch qualifier Arantaksa Ras in the Madrid Open in April 2023, tired, he said, he said, said, with tireless demands of elite competition.
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He said A Instagram post In May 2023, “I have actually been struggling with my mental health and burnout since the summer of 2022. It’s getting unbearable in the tennis tournament.” He said that his priority is his “mental good and break for some time. I have worked as hard to move forward through it.”
Away from the game, during his time, Anisimova turned to art and music. He told Olympics.com In an interview that she used to move to painting, and she sold some of her compositions, inspired by Van Gag, to raise money for mental health and social reasons. She also said that she loves rapper Lil Wayne. “I mostly listen to him before my matches,” said Anisimova.
Most Anisimova said that she enjoyed doing “simple things” during her break, such as reading, listening to music and painting to reduce and relax her stress.
Anisimova returned to the tennis circuit about 12 months ago, and when asked about his journey after defeating Sabalenka, he said, “If you told me that I will be in the final in Wimbledon, I will not believe you.”
He said that Sabalenka was a difficult contestant, but “such inspiration for me and many other players.”
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“It’s not easy,” said Anisimova. “And so many people dream of competing in this incredible court … being in the finals is just indescribable.”
Born for Russian parents in New Jersey, Anisimova Went to miami When she was three years old. She started playing tennis after going every day in the practices of her elder sister Maria Anisimova-EG and eventually developed a passion for the game.
Anisimova will meet Polish tennis player IGA świątek Saturday at the Grass Center Court of Wimbledon for the final.