Anisimova, Wimbledon and Tennis
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The American No. 13 seed did not shrink from her duel with Sabalenka on Centre Court, going after her shots at all times.
Anisimova was born in New Jersey—but relocated to Florida with her family as a child in order to boost her tennis career.
Amanda Anisimova’s parents, Konstantin Anisimov and Olga Anisimova, encouraged their two daughters’ interests and talents in tennis. Here’s everything to know about Amanda Anisimova's family.
Amanda Anisimova ousted the world's No. 1 female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, on Thursday in the Wimbledon semi-finals — shocking the sports world as the American moves onto the finals. "Amazing Amanda!" sports announcers called, as the 12th-ranked player beat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to nab her first-ever spot on center court.
It was billed as the Wimbledon women’s final that no one expected, it finished as a match that American rising star Amanda Anisimova will want to forget.
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There were two so-called 'double bagels' at this year's Wimbledon -- the term used to describe a match ending 6-0 6-0 -- and American Amanda Anisimova starred in both.The first one launched the 23-year-old on the path to her first Grand Slam final as she thrashed Yulia Putintseva.
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The Spun on MSNCoco Gauff Shows True Character With Message For Amanda AnisimovaLike many tennis fans this Saturday, two-time major champion Coco Gauff watched the Wimbledon final between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek. Unfortunately for Anisimova, she was on the losing end of a one-sided final.