Anisimova, 23, will return to Centre Court for Saturday's final against No. 8 Iga Światek, who steamrolled Belinda Bencic, 6-2, 6-0. Anisimova is trying to become the first American to win a Grand Slam in London since Serena Williams' seventh and final Wimbledon title in 2016.

The American No. 13 seed did not shrink from her duel with Sabalenka on Centre Court, going after her shots at all times.

Amanda Anisimova secured an epic victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semifinals, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. The American advances to her first-ever Grand Slam final, marking her first victory over a World No.