Amanda Anisimova Faces Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon Women's Final
LONDON (AP) — Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek both will be aiming to win Wimbledon for the first time when they meet in the women's final.
Saturday's title match at Centre Court is the first for Anisimova, a 23-year-old American, at any Grand Slam tournament.
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