Amanda Anisimova, 23, triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, to reach the Wimbledon finals. She will compete against Iga Świątek, marking her first Grand Slam final and making her the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2019 to do so. Anisimova spoke about the surreal experience, her recent struggles with burnout and mental health, and the significance of her time off. Regardless of the final outcome, she has secured a substantial financial reward from the tournament, with the winner receiving $4.1 million and the runner-up $3 million.
"This doesn't feel real right now," the tennis pro told reporters after winning her match, according to ESPN. "I was absolutely dying out there. I don't know how I pulled it out."
"To be honest, if you told me I would be in the final of Wimbledon, I would not believe you. At least not this soon, because it's been a year turnaround since coming back."
"What I've learned is to listen honestly to yourself, to your intuition, and what your body is telling you."
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