Anisimova gains revenge for Wimbledon by beating Swiatek to make US Open last four

"Amanda Anisimova conjured the performance of her career on Wednesday afternoon in New York, banishing the ghosts of her Wimbledon nightmare with a sensational 6-4, 6-3 quarter-final victory against Iga Swiatek in 1hr 36min. Less than eight weeks after she had been double-bagelled by the Polish star in the final at the All England Club, the 24-year-old American struck back with fearless ball-striking and nerveless resolve to reach her first US Open semi-final."

"But Anisimova struck back on her third break point, finishing with a thumping forehand overhead that drew a roar from the Arthur Ashe crowd and ensured this would bear no resemblance to the rout in July. The opening set was tightly wound and fiercely contested, Anisimova fending off break point with a crisp backhand down the line at 2-2 and Swiatek producing her best point of the match, a 17-shot exchange capped with a forehand overhead, to keep pace at 3-4."

"Anisimova refused to retreat, holding firm from 15-30 and then lashing a forehand return winner to create double break point in the fourth game. A ballistic backhand sealed the break back and from there the American never let go of the initiative. Swiatek's usually impenetrable composure began to crack as her first-serve percentage dipped and the intensity of the duress mounted. Serving at 3-4 she faltered again, coughing up the decisive break"

Amanda Anisimova beat Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in 1hr 36min to reach her first US Open semi-final. The 24-year-old recovered from a recent double-bagel loss to Swiatek at Wimbledon by striking back with aggressive ball-striking and steady nerve. Anisimova recovered from an early break, converting a late opener and winning key points on Swiatek's second serve. The American fought back from 2-0 down in the second set, producing decisive winners and a pivotal backhand to retake the initiative. Swiatek's first-serve percentage dropped as pressure mounted, and she surrendered the decisive break at 3-4.

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