Wimbledon 2025 Final: Amanda Anisimova Inspired By Fellow Finalist Iga Swiatek

Amanda Anisimova has been inspired by the "unbelievable" Iga Swiatek, who she will face in the Wimbledon final.

Anisimova stunned world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 on Thursday to book her place in the showpiece match at the All England Club.

It marks the American's first grand slam final, and she will go up against five-time major champion Swiatek, who overwhelmed Belinda Bencic 6-2 6-0 in just over 80 minutes in the second semi-final.

Anisimova and Swiatek have not met previously, but the 23-year-old is full of appreciation for the eighth seed.

"Iga is such an unbelievable player. She’s also been an inspiration to me," Anisimova said.

"Her work ethic and all of her achievements have been really inspiring. I’m sure it’ll be an amazing match again.

"Getting to compete against an unbelievable player again is going to be super special. Hopefully, I can bring some high-quality tennis and make it a battle.

"Just going to go out and enjoy every moment and try to not think about what’s on the line."

Swiatek now holds the 10th highest winning percentage in women's singles grand slam events in the Open Era (83.2%, 99-20).

The Pole is the only active woman to have reached a grand slam final on each of the three surfaces.

Asked if making history by joining a group of players to win a major on each of the surfaces was her pre-tournament goal, Swiatek said: "Not really because I never thought it would be possible.

"I’m not the kind of person who sets these kinds of goals. I kind of live tournament by tournament.

"It’s not like I wake up and I’m like ‘Ok, I’m going to win three slams this year.’ It’s not how I work. I have more down-to-earth goals, practicing day by day."