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Congratulations Pouring In For U.S. Tennis Star Amanda Anisimova

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 9:15 PM ET

In 2023, Amanda Anisimova took a break from professional tennis to focus on her mental health. Fast forward to this Tuesday, and she picked up the biggest win of her career.

On Tuesday afternoon, Anisimova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6 (9) to become a 2025 Wimbledon semifinalist. This is the first time in her career that she has reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament. Additionally, she became the youngest American Wimbledon semifinalist since Serena Williams in 2004.

At 23 years old, Anisimova has proven she's a legit threat to become a Grand Slam champion.

"I mean, its been an extraordinary year for me. So many highs. It's just been such a ride, and I've been enjoying every step of the way," Anisimova said following her win over Pavlyuchenkova. "Even times like today, when you're not sure you're going to cross the finish line, I keep reminding myself to enjoy the moment."

Over the past few hours, tennis fans in the United States have celebrated Anisimova's incredible comeback.

"What an accomplishment. Congrats," one person said following Anisimova's win.

"Mental health breaks aren't failures - they're strategic resets. Amanda stepped away to rebuild her foundation, not her ranking. That's championship thinking," a second person wrote.

"From rock bottom to Centre Court. Amanda Anisimova just turned a comeback into a statement. Rankings don’t measure heart," another fan said.

"I love this! It's so essential for everyone to take mental health seriously, even if you're an athlete. Great job, Amanda," a fourth person commented.

Next up for Anisimova is a showdown with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. They faced off in the French Open in June. Sabalenka won that match 7-5, 6-3.

We'll see if Anisimova continues her magical run at Wimbledon and books a spot in the final.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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