The Wimbledon 2025 women’s semi-finals delivered two unforgettable matches on Thursday, July 10, where ambition clashed with experience and only two remained standing. Amanda Anisimova shocked World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a tense three-set battle, while Iga Swiatek showcased her ruthless dominance, crushing Belinda Bencic in just over an hour.
Anisimova Shocks Sabalenka in Three-Set Classic
On Centre Court, Amanda Anisimova (USA) achieved the biggest win of her career by toppling top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 after 2 hours and 38 minutes of gripping tennis. Despite being out-aced by Sabalenka (6 to 2) and facing a higher winner count (Sabalenka’s 31 to her 30), Anisimova’s superior handling of key moments was decisive. She converted 36% of her break points compared to Sabalenka’s 21%, and won 60% of pressure points.
Anisimova’s serve was rock-solid under pressure, saving 79% of break points and winning 80% of her service games. The American’s second serve proved a critical weapon, with an impressive 60% points won — far better than Sabalenka’s 44% and exactly the same as her first serve.
The match was a mental marathon as much as a physical one. Both players covered over 2,500 meters and traded runs of games, but Anisimova held her nerve in the final set. She won the final two games to seal victory and book her first Grand Slam final appearance.
Sabalenka, while gracious in defeat, will rue missed opportunities. She clawed her way back from 1–4 and 2–5 down in the decider, earning the chance to serve for 5–5. But at the critical moment, she faltered with three consecutive unforced errors to fall behind 0–40 on serve, handing the momentum — and ultimately the match — to her opponent. Remarkably, the stats of that deciding set were almost dead even. Point by point, both players matched each other blow for blow, making the finale as tense as it was thrilling.
Sabalenka vs Anisimova – Deciding Set Stats Breakdown (0h 54m)
| Statistic | Sabalenka | Anisimova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Winners | 9 | 9 |
| Unforced Errors | 14 | 15 |
| Serve Rating | 207 | 235 |
| Aces | 1 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 75% (27/36) | 69% (25/36) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 59% (16/27) | 52% (13/25) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 33% (3/9) | 55% (6/11) |
| Break Points Saved | 57% (4/7) | 60% (3/5) |
| Service Games Won | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Ace % | 2.8% | 0% |
| Double Fault % | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Return Rating | 173 | 211 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 48% (12/25) | 41% (11/27) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 45% (5/11) | 67% (6/9) |
| Break Points Won | 40% (2/5) | 43% (3/7) |
| Return Games Won | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Pressure Points | 50% (6/12) | 50% (6/12) |
| Service Points | 50% (18/36) | 50% (18/36) |
| Return Points | 50% (18/36) | 50% (18/36) |
| Net Points | 33% (2/6) | 60% (3/5) |
| Total Points | 50% (36/72) | 50% (36/72) |
| Match Points Saved | 3 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 5 | 4 |
| Service Games Won | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Return Games Won | 40% (2/5) | 60% (3/5) |
| Total Games Won | 40% (4/10) | 60% (6/10) |
| Max Games In A Row | 2 | 4 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |
| Third Set Duration | 0h 54m | |
For Anisimova, who once struggled (sudden death of her father a week before her 18th birthday) to translate her talent into consistency, this victory represents a coming-of-age moment on the sport’s grandest stage. She now stands just one match away from becoming Wimbledon champion.
Swiatek Destroys Bencic in Ruthless Display
If Anisimova and Sabalenka provided drama, Iga Swiatek provided a masterclass. The World No. 2 dismantled Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in only 71 minutes, leaving no doubt about her readiness for the final. Swiatek won an astonishing 86% of her service games and converted 63% of her break points.
Bencic simply had no answer to Swiatek’s relentless pace and pinpoint precision. Swiatek won 84% of her first-serve points compared to Bencic’s 50%, and her return game was devastating — winning 56% of return points and breaking Bencic’s serve five times.
The Polish star displayed her trademark court coverage, outpacing Bencic despite running fewer total meters (1,107 vs. 1,082). Her ability to turn defense into attack and finish at the net (winning all 6 net points) kept her opponent constantly on the back foot.
Swiatek started strong, holding serve twice early in the first set and breaking Bencic. As she found her rhythm, she demonstrated why she is considered one of the most complete players in the game. She went 2-5 up and never looked back again winning all remaining games of the entire match for 4-6 0-6.
This dominant performance sent a clear message: Iga Swiatek is hungry for her maiden Wimbledon title. If her semifinal is any indication, she enters the final as the firm favorite, armed with confidence and ruthless efficiency.
Conclusion: Clash of Fire and Ice Awaits in the Final
Wimbledon 2025’s final is now set: Amanda Anisimova, the cool, creative shot-maker, versus Iga Swiatek, the disciplined, relentless tactician. Their paths could not have been more different — Anisimova had to claw past the No. 1 seed in three draining sets, while Swiatek breezed past Bencic in clinical fashion.
With both players peaking at the right time, Centre Court is in for a WTA Wimbledon 2025 final to remember.