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Anisimova stuns top seed Sabalenka to claim Wimbledon final spot

Amanda Anisimova covers her mouth in disbelief after winning her Wimbledon semi-final
Amanda Anisimova covers her mouth in disbelief after winning her Wimbledon semi-final (AP)
  • Amanda Anisimova has stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka to secure her place in the Wimbledon final.
  • The 23-year-old American won the dramatic Centre Court match with a score of 6-4 4-6 6-4.
  • Anisimova's victory comes just two years after she took an extended break from tennis to prioritise her mental health.
  • She expressed disbelief at reaching the final, saying it was “incredible”, and she would not have believed it if told during her hiatus.
  • Her family, including her sister and nephew, were present to witness her semi-final win.
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