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4 Sep 2025 | 02.24
That's how curious tennis can be. One day you're losing 0-6 0-6 in the Wimbledon final, and a month and a half later, you can take revenge on your opponent and defeat her for your own relief. That's what happened to Amanda Anisimova this afternoon at the US Open, after defeating Iga Swiatek and advancing to the semifinals of the New York tournament.
The American was able to overcome the tough time she had in London, where she was never really in the final, almost wanting to dig a hole in the middle of the court and hide inside. Completely overwhelmed by the situation and moment, Amanda broke down in tears after the match due to what had happened. That was very different this afternoon.
With the support of her fans, Anisimova showcased the tennis she has in her racket and far exceeded a player who arrived in New York in absolutely brutal form, securing a spot in the US Open semifinals. During her press conference, Amanda provided an intense example of overcoming challenges and how one can work mentally to overcome a traumatic moment like the one she experienced on July 12th when she lost the Wimbledon final.
Feelings today
Completely different from any other match I've played here, considering the circumstances. I tried to approach it with the right mindset, preparing well in the last 24 hours, focusing much more on the mental aspect than the physical.
Differences from July 12th
I think I overcame that very quickly. I cried for about half an hour until I talked on the phone with someone and started laughing about it. Perhaps a few years ago, I wouldn't have been able to do that. It was something I had never experienced before in my life. I had never lost 6-0 6-0. Doing it, moreover, in a Grand Slam final, gave me a lot of experience. I am proud of myself. I have shown people that with a positive mindset or by working on things, you can achieve good results. I am very happy.
What I learned from that
I've also been learning during this tournament: not to approach a match with fear. When I started the tournament, I felt a bit of fear inside me, which was holding me back. As I progressed, I kept telling myself that I couldn't go into a match with fear. It was non-negotiable. If I wanted to win, I had to be brave. Today, I stepped on the court with no fear at all. If you watch the match, you'll see that I was constantly moving, something I never do.
How I prepared
I woke up at 7 in the morning. Something I never do, because I'm not a morning person. I love sleeping and lying in bed. It was tough to wake up so early. I came early and trained. I watched the whole match between Félix and Alex. Did some gym work and stayed focused. I know there would be a lot of talk about everything, but I tried to block out all external noise. I have specific concentration tactics and I stayed very focused.
About the Wimbledon final
I felt really bad, especially for the people who came to watch the match. Everything happened so fast. I know how much they paid to see the final and that made me feel guilty. That was what I thought about the most. But this is just tennis. We are living the dream of our lives. I'm in a good position. I'm happy every day. I've been through a lot of crap years ago. What happened that afternoon... it's just a tennis match. I looked at it that way. I can give myself more chances if I work for them. That's the mentality I maintain.
If I watched the final again
I watched it last night (laughs). To see what I could do to avoid what happened or see what I did wrong. I saw that I was very slow. I'm human and sometimes we blank out. I was also very tired from the whole tournament. I've been working on my physical condition in recent weeks to improve that. It was a combination of things. In the end, I gained experience, and that will make me better.
This US Open
This is the US Open where I've gone the furthest in my entire life. This victory holds the most significance in my life. I know I can play at the highest level and beat anyone in the Top 10, and I've proven it to myself. I'm delighted to be this far in the tournament.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Anisimova: "Hoy salí a pista sin nada de miedo"
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