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Amanda Anisimova pulled off a massive upset by defeating Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals. This victory comes as sweet revenge after her devastating loss to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final. Anisimova's aggressive play and clean statistics proved too much for the No. 2 seed to handle. She now advances to face Naomi Osaka in what promises to be an exciting semifinal match.

Key Points: Anisimova Upsets Swiatek in US Open Quarter-Finals

  • Anisimova avenges her 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final loss to Swiatek
  • Sets up a blockbuster semifinal clash against Naomi Osaka
  • Victory marks the biggest upset of the tournament so far
  • Maintained cleaner stats with aggressive play throughout the match
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Anisimova bounces back from Wimbledon final loss, takes down Swiatek in US Open quarter-finals

Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek in a stunning US Open quarter-final revenge match, advancing to face Naomi Osaka in the semifinals.

"She was winning, I guess, more points from her serve, and I struggled a bit to sometimes make the first serve in - Iga Swiatek"

New York, September 4

Amanda Anisimova advanced into the final four of the US Open with a remarkable comeback against Iga Swiatek, winning 6-4, 6-3 in a one-hour and 36-minute encounter and overcoming her 6-0, 6-0 defeat in the Wimbledon final earlier this year.

Anisimova's victory sets up a semifinal clash against Naomi Osaka, who defeated Karolina Muchova in straight sets 6-4, 7-6(3).

Anisimova's win marked the biggest upset to date this year, as she took down the No. 2 seed.

When the first set was tied at 4-4, Anisimova had scored 12 winners (and six unforced errors) to Swiatek's seven winners (and six unforced errors).

With Swiatek serving in the following game, the American's continued aggression gained her two set points. The second one was turned by Anisimova, who won the opening frame with a score of 6-4.

The next few games followed the same pattern. The average rally was just three shots long. Anisimova's stats continued to be cleaner. Swiatek found herself on her back foot. Serving at 3-4, Swiatek double-faulted to lose the game.

Swiatek dismissed the notion that her easy Wimbledon win was a factor in her losing their next match.

"It didn't really matter for me. I think everybody knows how Amanda can play. Yeah, she didn't play well in Wimbledon, but it's not like she's always going to make the same mistakes or feel the same," Swiatek said as quoted from the US Open website.

Swiatek pointed to Anisimova's superior return game and said, "She was winning, I guess, more points from her serve, and I struggled a bit to sometimes make the first serve in," said Swiatek. "I couldn't win today's match playing like that, serving like that."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Anisimova's aggression paid off! Her stats were much cleaner than Swiatek's. Sometimes you just have to go for your shots rather than playing safe. Excited for the semi-final against Osaka!
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Aditya G
Respect to Swiatek for being gracious in defeat and acknowledging Anisimova's superior play. That's true sportsmanship. The Osaka-Anisimova semi-final is going to be fire! 🔥
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Sarah B
The mental aspect of tennis is so crucial. To come back from that embarrassing Wimbledon loss and beat the same player shows incredible character. Anisimova deserves all the praise!
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Karthik V
While it's a great story, let's not forget Swiatek is still world No. 2 and had an off day. The double fault at 3-4 was crucial. Sometimes the pressure gets to even the best players.
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Nisha Z
Average rally just 3 shots? That's some explosive tennis! Anisimova really went for her shots and it worked. Hope she can maintain this form against Osaka. The women's tour is getting so competitive! 💪

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