Taylor Fritz and Amanda Anisimova put Americans into Wimbledon semifinals
In a match filled with suspense and drama, Fritz, the No. 5 seed, overcame a malfunction with Wimbledon's electronic line calling system to defeat the No. 17-seeded Karen Khachanov in a four-set thriller. The final score of 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) sealed Fritz's spot in the semifinals.
Now, the stage is set for an epic showdown as Fritz prepares to face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, in the grass court semifinal.
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In the women's side of the tournament, another American making headlines is No. 13 seed Amanda Anisimova. She secured her spot in the semifinals by defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6 (11-9). Anisimova will face No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court in Thursday's semifinal match. Sabalenka rallied to beat Laura Siegemund 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in their quarterfinal match.
Anisimova is seeking to become the first American woman to win Wimbledon since Serena Williams won the last of her seven titles there in 2016. Sabalenka, who won Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024 and the US Open in 2024, is also seeking to win Wimbledon for the first time. Sabalenka lost in the final of the French Open to American Coco Gauff last month.
When does Taylor Fritz play next at Wimbledon?
Fritz's Wimbledon semifinal matchup against Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled for Friday, July 11 on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Taylor Fritz's road to the Wimbledon semifinals
Here are Taylor Fritz's results through the first five rounds at Wimbledon in 2025:
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When does Amanda Anisimova play next at Wimbledon?
Amanda Anisimova's Wimbledon semifinal matchup against No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 on Centre Court at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Amanda Anisimova's road to the Wimbledon semifinals
Here are Amanda Anisimova's results through the first five rounds at Wimbledon in 2025:
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