Amanda Anisimova completed a remarkable turnaround on Wednesday. She defeated second seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Just seven weeks ago, Swiatek had crushed Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final. However, this time, the American eighth seed turned the tables. She delivered a strong performance on Arthur Ashe Stadium, winning 6-4, 6-3 in a tense match that lasted one hour and 36 minutes.

“This means everything to me,” Anisimova said. “To come back from what happened at Wimbledon like that… it’s really special. I’ve worked so hard to bounce back mentally and physically.”

Swiatek’s Serve Struggles

Meanwhile, Swiatek entered the tournament as the clear favorite. She had just claimed back-to-back titles at Wimbledon and the Cincinnati Open. She was also aiming for her seventh Grand Slam title and a second US Open trophy.

However, her game faltered under pressure. She landed only 50% of her first serves and managed to win just 10 of 30 points on her second serve.

"I couldn't win today's match playing like that," Swiatek admitted. "Amanda was so aggressive on return, and my serve just wasn’t there. Everything about her game today was completely different from Wimbledon."

Early Momentum Shifts in First Set

At first, Swiatek seemed in control. She broke Anisimova’s serve in the opening game. However, Anisimova responded immediately with a break of her own to level the set.

As the set progressed, Anisimova faced two break points in the fifth game. Yet, she held her nerve, saved both, and went ahead 3-2.

Eventually, the crucial moment arrived in the tenth game. Swiatek’s serve faltered again, and at 15-40, she hit a forehand long. As a result, Anisimova claimed the first set 6-4.

Anisimova Closes Out With Confidence

In the second set, Swiatek fought to regain momentum. She broke Anisimova early and took a 2-0 lead.

However, Anisimova refused to back down. She broke back immediately and shifted the match in her favor. Then, at 3-3, a fortunate net cord gave her the edge. Moments later, Swiatek double-faulted on break point, handing Anisimova a golden opportunity to serve for the match.

Anisimova quickly jumped to 40-0, earning three match points. Swiatek saved two of them. Finally, on the third, another net cord bounced out of Swiatek’s reach, sealing Anisimova’s stunning 6-4, 6-3 victory.

Historic Redemption

This win carried deep personal meaning for Anisimova. At Wimbledon, she became only the third player in Grand Slam history to lose a final without winning a single game.

Now, at age 24, she has turned that heartbreak into triumph. She will next face either two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka or Czech 11th seed Karolina Muchova in Thursday’s semi-final.

“This was a battle from start to finish,” Anisimova said. “But I knew if I stayed focused and trusted my game, I could turn things around.”