Summary
Amanda Anisimova, an American tennis player, is set to compete in her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon against Iga Swiatek. After a career break for mental health reasons, she has made a comeback and could become the first U.S. woman to win Wimbledon since 2016.
Key Facts
- Amanda Anisimova is playing in the Wimbledon final after taking a break from tennis.
- She stepped away from the sport to focus on her mental health due to stress and homesickness.
- Anisimova was a tennis prodigy at 17, reaching the 2019 French Open semifinals.
- After personal struggles and her father's death, she decided to prioritize her mental well-being.
- She resumed training in the fall of 2023 after several months off.
- Anisimova could become the first American woman to win Wimbledon since Serena Williams in 2016.
