Amanda Anisimova: ‘That proved everything for me’
“Playing here is so freaking special. I’ve been having the run of my life here. When I got here I was like ‘Ok let’s try and get through one round.’ This has been such a dream.
“To come back from Wimbledon like that is really special to me. I feel like I worked so hard to turn around from that.
“Today proved everything for me. I can do it. This is really special.”
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 23:11
How Anisimova won match point
I don’t think I’ve seen a bigger net-cord on match point in my life!
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 23:08
The contrasting emotions of match point
There is some behind-the-scenes images of Swiatek in furious conversation with her coaching team.
She cannot believe that net-cord dropped in.


Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 23:06
Anisimova stunned by US Open run
“This run has been everything,” says a stunned Anisimova.
Just how did she manage to put that Wimbledon final defeat behind her, so quickly!
An incredible achievement to knock out Swiatek and reach her first US Open semi-final.
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:59
Anisimova stuns Swiatek at US Open!
Swiatek went chasing after the net-cord but could not get there in time! She ends up on Anisimova’s side of the net, throws up her hands in disbelief, but then hugs Anisimova.
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:57
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3 Iga Swiatek
Anisimova double-faults on the second match point, but she has a third….
OH MY GOODNESS! THE BIGGEST OF NET-CORDS FOR ANISIMOVA! BUT IT DROPS ON HER SIDE!
Incredible! Revenge is sweet for Anisimova!
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:55
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 5-3 Iga Swiatek
Anisimova puts the backhand behind Swiatek! Then Swiatek’s return sails long!
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:53
BREAK! *Amanda Anisimova 6-4 5-3 Iga Swiatek
Danger for Swiatek. Anisimova has a look at 0-30. A backhand error then brings up break point!
Swiatek has not been able to find serves in this set… and she double-faults to hand over the break!
Anisimova will serve for a place in the US Open final!
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:48
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 4-3 Iga Swiatek*
Anisimova gets a huge dead net-cord as she holds, with Swiatek pushing having been 40-0 down but getting a couple of points back.
There’s a hand raised from Anisimova, who is now two games away.
Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:46
*Amanda Anisimova 6-4 3-3 Iga Swiatek
Swiatek comes through a tricky spot on 15-30, given the vulnerabilities there have been on her serve.
There’s little to no emotion or reaction from Swiatek, as usual giving nothing away. But the tide feels as if it has turned.
Swiatek, through, appears to have shown some frustration towards her players’ box.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 22:42
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