— Amanda Anisimova produced a dramatic turnaround in New York, beating Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday to reach her first Flushing Meadows semifinal and her third major semifinal overall, less than two months after a 6-0, 6-0 loss to the same opponent in the Wimbledon final.
Key Takeaways
- Anisimova (No. 8 seed) defeated Swiatek (No. 2 seed) 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Sept. 3, 2025.
- The victory avenges Swiatek’s 6-0, 6-0 win over Anisimova in the Wimbledon final on July 12, 2025.
- Anisimova reached her third Grand Slam semifinal and her first at the U.S. Open.
- Anisimova recorded 23 winners and 12 unforced errors; Swiatek managed roughly 13 winners and was broken four times.
- Swiatek’s first-serve percentage was about 50% in the match; a late double-fault helped seal the result.
- Anisimova will face Naomi Osaka next after Osaka beat Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-6(3).
Verified Facts
The match on Wednesday in Arthur Ashe Stadium followed a very different script from the Wimbledon final on July 12, when Swiatek blanked Anisimova 6-0, 6-0. This time Anisimova recovered from an early service break and quickly began to dictate points with flat, powerful groundstrokes.
Anisimova finished with 23 winners and limited her unforced errors to 12. Swiatek produced far fewer winners — about 13 — and struggled to land first serves, completing roughly half of them and being broken four times in the two sets.
After dropping the opening game, Anisimova broke back and maintained pressure on Swiatek’s serve. In the second set Anisimova overcame a 2-0 deficit, and Swiatek’s double-fault at 5-3 allowed Anisimova to serve out the match.
Court reaction was emphatic: Anisimova, who cried during her Wimbledon runner-up speech, celebrated with smiles and received sustained cheers during her on-court interview. The U.S. Open win marks a notable rebound for the 24-year-old American, who was born in New Jersey and raised in Florida.
Context & Impact
This result shifts the tournament landscape. Anisimova’s return to form removes a recent psychological hurdle and puts her into a semifinal against Naomi Osaka, a four-time major champion who defeated Karolina Muchova to reach the last four.
For Swiatek, the loss highlights serve inconsistency as a vulnerability on hard courts this week. Being broken multiple times and dipping to near 50% on first-serve percentage curtailed her usual control of rallies.
Beyond this event, the match underscores how quickly momentum can change in elite tennis; a 6-0, 6-0 final earlier in the summer did not predict a repeat outcome. Anisimova’s aggressive returns and cleaner shot selection altered the matchup dynamics.
- Implication for Anisimova: boosts confidence, ranking points, and Grand Slam experience.
- Implication for Swiatek: likely prompts tactical adjustments and serve-focused practice before upcoming events.
Official Statements
“Playing here is so freaking special,” Anisimova said after the match.
Amanda Anisimova
“I couldn’t win today’s match playing like that,” Swiatek said, noting her serving struggles.
Iga Swiatek
Unconfirmed
- There are no confirmed reports that illness or an off-court incident influenced Swiatek’s performance; suggestions to that effect remain unverified.
Bottom Line
Anisimova delivered a statement victory at the U.S. Open, erasing the memory of a lopsided Wimbledon final and advancing to face Naomi Osaka for a shot at the title match. The result highlights Anisimova’s resilience and Swiatek’s vulnerability on serve this week; both players will take lessons forward as the season continues.