Amanda Anisimova Exacts Revenge Against Iga Swiatek At 2025 US Open
Sometimes the tennis gods have a wicked sense of humor. Two months ago, Amanda Anisimova walked off Centre Court at Wimbledon looking like she’d been hit by a freight train named Iga Swiatek. The scoreboard read 6-0, 6-0—a bagel and breadstick combo that left the American in tears during the trophy ceremony. Fast forward to Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday night, and suddenly the script had completely flipped.
Anisimova didn’t just beat Swiatek. She dismantled her 6-4, 6-3, turning what should have been another Polish masterclass into an American dream come true. The 24-year-old from New Jersey served up a performance that was part redemption story, part tennis clinic, and all heart. How did she get the job done?
The Ghosts Of Wimbledon Past
Let’s be real here—that Wimbledon final was brutal to watch. Anisimova managed just 24 points in 57 minutes, looking completely overwhelmed by the occasion and Swiatek’s relentless pace. It was the kind of performance that makes you wonder if a player can ever mentally recover from such a beating.
But here’s what separates champions from also-rans: champions use pain as fuel. Anisimova walked into Flushing Meadows carrying that Wimbledon loss like a chip on her shoulder, and boy, did it show. By the middle of the first set on Wednesday, she had already surpassed her entire point total from that crushing final defeat.
The crowd at Arthur Ashe could feel something special brewing. This wasn’t the same player who crumbled under the bright lights of Centre Court. This was someone who’d learned from her darkest moment and decided to rewrite her story.
Anisimova’s Tactical Masterclass
What made this victory so impressive wasn’t just the score line—it was how Anisimova controlled the match from start to finish. She came out swinging, literally and figuratively, ripping 13 winners in the first set alone while Swiatek could only muster seven. The American was aggressive on second serves, turning what should have been Swiatek’s strength into a weakness.
The key moment came at 4-3 in the first set when Swiatek faced a break point. A double fault handed Anisimova the opportunity she’d been waiting for, and she seized it with both hands. That break didn’t just win her the set—it announced to the tennis world that she was no longer the same player who’d been steamrolled in July.
The Mental Transformation
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this upset was the mental fortitude Anisimova displayed. Tennis is as much a mind game as it is physical, and the psychological scars from Wimbledon could have easily haunted her forever. Instead, she channeled that experience into something powerful.
When Swiatek jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the second set, you could almost hear the collective intake of breath from the crowd. Was history about to repeat itself? Not this time. Anisimova stayed calm, stayed aggressive, and rattled off three straight games to flip the momentum right back in her favor. The composure she showed in those crucial moments was night and day from the player we saw at Wimbledon. This was someone who’d been through the fire and emerged stronger.
What This Means Moving Forward
With this victory, Anisimova catapults herself back into the conversation as a legitimate Grand Slam contender. This is her third major semifinal, the first at the US Open. More importantly, she’s proven that setbacks don’t have to be permanent. The tennis tour is littered with players who never recovered from devastating losses, but Anisimova has shown the heart of a champion. She took her medicine at Wimbledon, learned from it, and came back swinging.
The Semifinal Showdown Awaits
Next up for Anisimova is either Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova in Thursday’s semifinal. Both would present unique challenges, but after what we witnessed Wednesday night, it’s hard to bet against the American. She’s playing with house money now, and players with nothing to lose are always the most dangerous.
The crowd will be firmly behind her, and the confidence from this victory will be enormous. Swiatek was supposed to be the immovable object, but Anisimova proved she’s become an unstoppable force.
