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Amanda Anisimova’s Moment: From Rock Bottom to Wimbledon’s Brightest Stage

There was a time when Amanda Anisimova wasn’t sure if she’d ever play professional tennis again, let alone reach a Grand Slam final. On Thursday at Wimbledon, that uncertainty gave way to a moment of vindication as she stood tall under the Centre Court sun, defeating Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first major final.

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