Iga Swiatek Advances To 1st Career Wimbledon Semifinals

Wimbledon Championships continue on Saturday, July 12 with the Women's final taking place between No. 8 Iga Swiatek and No. 13 Amanda Anisimova.

Amanda Anisimova gave her family members a shout-out when she defeated Aryna Sabalenka to make it to the Wimbledon final. Her sister, mother, and brother-in-law were in the stands, she said. “My amazing team.

Amanda Anisimova Parents Led Family's Inspiring Journey From Russia to America originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Amanda Anisimova's parents, Olga and Konstantin, took a chance moving from Moscow, Russia, to the United States in 1998. Now, Amanda is surrounded by her family in England as she competes in the Wimbledon final.

Amanda Anisimova is one win away from Wimbledon glory. The American pulled off an upset of top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 triumph Thursday to punch her ticket to the first Grand Slam final of her career, setting up a showdown with No. 8 Iga Światek in Saturday's championship match at Centre Court.