Amanda Anisimova is relishing the prospect of her first Grand Slam final and promised to “make it a battle” after she held her nerve in a tense contest to defeat top seed and world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
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- Animosity arose between Amanda Anisimova and Irina Sabalenka during their Wimbledon semi-final.
- Anisimova did not apologise after winning a critical point with a net clip, prompting a reaction from Sabalenka. 6s
- Anisimova focused on closing out an upset win over the number one seed. 19s
- Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek in the final, after Swiatek defeated Belinda Bencic in straight sets. 24s
- Australian Rinky Hijikata and Dutch partner David Pell advanced to the doubles final after a three-set win. 32s