Amanda Anisimova showcased her resilience as she came back from a break down in the third set to defeat Linda Noskova and secure her place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the second time in her career.
Anisimova, seeded 13th, faced off against the 30th seed Noskova in a thrilling fourth-round match at No. 1 Court, finishing with a scoreline of 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 after 2 hours and 2 minutes of intense play. After falling behind 3-1 in the final set, Anisimova remained focused and determined, stating, “I just kept telling myself to keep believing in myself.”
This achievement marks Anisimova’s third Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance and her second at Wimbledon. One more victory would match her career-best Grand Slam performance from 2019, when she reached the semifinals of the French Open at just 17 years old.
Next, Anisimova will compete against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, currently ranked World No. 50. The American has a perfect track record against Pavlyuchenkova, winning all three of their previous encounters.
The past year has been transformative for Anisimova. After struggling to find her footing on tour and not qualifying for Wimbledon last year, she has since reached significant milestones, including her first WTA 1000 final and winning her first WTA 1000 title in Doha earlier this year. This success has catapulted her into the Top 20 for the first time and she now competes at a career-high ranking of World No. 12.
Anisimova reflected on her growth, saying, “My work ethic and professionalism has taken a whole 360.” She expressed a newfound perspective and determination to tackle challenges head-on, which has propelled her impressive performance this season, especially on grass courts.
With her recent victory over Noskova, Anisimova recorded her 10th win on grass this year, continuing her trend of advancing past early rounds. Although she initially dominated the first set, the match became a test of resolve as Noskova pushed her to her limits in the second and third sets. Anisimova’s adaptability and powerful backhand ultimately led her to victory, demonstrating her ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.
This momentum sets a hopeful tone for Anisimova as she aims for further success at Wimbledon and potentially a Top 10 ranking, marking a significant transformation in her tennis career.