Anisimova Outlasts Swiatek to Reach WTA Finals Semifinals
After 2 hours and 36 minutes, the longest match of the week, Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek to secure a spot in the WTA Finals semifinals. She will face Elena Rybakina next.
Semifinal Scenarios at WTA Finals
In the late stages of the WTA Finals round-robin, semifinal qualifications can become complex with intricate tiebreakers. However, on Wednesday evening at the King Saud University Indoor Arena, the situation was straightforward. Elena Rybakina had already secured the Serena Williams Group’s first semifinal spot with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Decisive Match Against Swiatek
This match determined the final semifinalist in the group. Anisimova won in three sets, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2, in what many called the best stroke-for-stroke contest of the tournament so far.
Anisimova on Her Performance
“No, I don’t think I was surprised or shocked at any point in the match,” Anisimova said. “I knew it was going to be really tough, and I was preparing for that. Yeah, I think I just tried to enjoy it. I feel like I belong at this point and I’ve played a lot of tough matches this year. And I know if I can play my best tennis, I can give it my best shot.”
Anisimova expressed confidence in her ability to compete at this level, showing she was ready for the challenge and mentally prepared for tough matches.
Upcoming Semifinal
Anisimova will face Elena Rybakina, who is the top seed and already guaranteed a semifinal position, in the next round of the WTA Finals.
Author’s summary: Amanda Anisimova’s resilient victory over Iga Swiatek earned her a well-deserved spot in the WTA Finals semifinals, showcasing her readiness to compete among the best.