The dream of Iga Swiatek of returning to back-to-back wins in a calendar year vanished under the New York afternoon sun. In a vibrant Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a fervent atmosphere, Amanda Anisimova claimed revenge in the quarterfinals of the US Open 2025 for the incredibly painful defeat in the Wimbledon final, where Iga didn't lose a single game to record one of the most lopsided scores in the history of sports.
But you know, water under the bridge doesn't turn the mill, and Amanda Anisimova managed to leave that isolated episode behind, focus on the process, and wait for her chance at vengeance. And she certainly achieved it, neutralizing an Iga Swiatek who struggled with her serve percentages and appeared quite disappointed with the loss in the press conference, to the point of having a small clash with one of the journalists present.
- After a great summer, is it hard to gain perspective on what you've achieved after a loss like today's?
"No, because I know what I have accomplished. I can't erase that just because I lost today. I know I couldn't win today's match playing the way I did, serving like that, with Amanda being so aggressive on returns. I accept it. From the baseline, I felt fine, but the serve was what made the difference. She earned more points with her serve, and I struggled at times to make the first serve, giving her the chance to return with seconds. That made the difference."

