Anisimova Avoids Wimbledon Upset with 20 Aces in Win over Kenin. Swiatek, Zverev Also Advance
Anisimova saved the match with 20 aces and a final-set tiebreak after Kenin, a former Australian Open champion, pushed her to the brink.
- On Thursday, Amanda Anisimova defeated Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 at Wimbledon, advancing to the third round after a three-set thriller.
- Twelve months after losing the 2025 title clash 6-0, 6-0 to Iga Swiatek, Anisimova faced elimination before recovering against Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion.
- Anisimova admitted there were "really awful" moments during the match but was bailed out by her huge serve, firing 20 aces to survive.
- "Thank you to my serve today," Anisimova said after securing victory when Kenin netted a service return in the tiebreak.
- The sixth seed's reward is a Saturday showdown with Madison Keys, with the duo meeting as their country marks the 250th anniversary of its independence.
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Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin to join a wave of American women surging into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe ensured the Stars and Stripes kept flying high in the men's draw.
Wimbledon: Anisimova rallies behind 20 aces, avoids upset
Amanda Anisimova serves three of her aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3), and reach the third round. Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev all win.
Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women marching into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz ensured the Stars and Stripes kept fluttering in the men’s draw. Twelve months after her 6-0 6-0 humbling by Iga Swiatek in the title clash, Anisimova was on the verge of another painful defeat after being dragged to three sets by former Australian Open champion Ken…
Tennis-Anisimova sees off Kenin in all-American scrap to reach Wimbledon third round - Regional Media News
LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - A showdown between two American 20-somethings born to Russian immigrants turned into an almighty scrap at Wimbledon as Amanda Anisimova displayed her powers of resilience to tame Sofia Kenin 6-2 4-6 7-6(10-3) in the second round on Thursday. A year after becoming the first player in more than a century to lose a Wimbledon final 6-0 6-0, the sixth seed looked like she was heading for another heartbreaking defeat at the …
Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin
LONDON — Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) and reach the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday as Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club.
By KEN MAGUIRE LONDON (AP) — Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the decisive tiebreak to hold off Sofia Kenin and beat her 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) on Thursday to reach the third round at Wimbledon on a day when Kate, Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club. […]
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