Tennis WTA Finals 2025: Anisimova Outlasts Swiatek to Reach Semifinals
No. 4 Amanda Anisimova staged a strong comeback to defeat No. 2 seed Iga Świątek in a thrilling match lasting two hours and 36 minutes at the 2025 WTA Finals held at the King Saud University Indoor Arena on Wednesday, 5 November.
After narrowly losing the first set 6-7 (3), Anisimova dominated the next two sets 6-4, 6-2, securing her place in the semifinals and marking a rare moment in Świątek's career: it is the first time she has lost consecutive matches after winning the opening set.
Standout Performances and Group Results
- Amanda Anisimova achieves a career-high WTA ranking and semifinal qualification.
- Elena Rybakina finished tops in the Serena Williams Group with an unbeaten record, sealing her spot with a 6-4, 6-4 win over alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova.
- Madison Keys faced setbacks after losses to Świątek and Anisimova and withdrew from her final match due to illness.
As youth, power, and confidence shine through Anisimova and Rybakina, they await the outcomes from the Stefanie Graf Group matches scheduled for Thursday, 6 November.
"It’s the first time ever [Świątek] has lost back-to-back matches after winning the opening set."
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Summary: Amanda Anisimova's resilient win over Iga Świątek propels her into the 2025 WTA Finals semifinals, highlighting a pivotal moment in both players' seasons.
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