Anisimova carried huge expectation as a teenage star in the US, and at the same time had to cope with the death of her father, who coached her, while she was only 17.

The semifinals of the women’s singles take center stage today at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

The 23-year-old saved 11 of the 14 break points she faced to seal her place in a maiden Grand Slam final, converting her fourth match point after a gruelling two hour and 35 minute match.