Wimbledon 2025 Semifinal Recap: The Final Four Becomes Two
We’ve reached the business end of Wimbledon 2025, and after two days of semifinal action, the finals are set:
Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner. Let’s get into everything that happened.
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Amanda Anisimova’s Breakthrough Moment
The match of the tournament? Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova, no question.
This one had it all: tension, comebacks, drama, a little beef, and a whole lot of shotmaking. Sabalenka, the WTA world No. 1, came in as the favorite, but Anisimova showed up ready to shake things up—and she did. After missing match points and getting broken, she came right back and closed it out like a pro.
She’s now the first American woman in the Wimbledon final since Serena in 2016, and the fourth straight American woman to reach a Grand Slam final (after Pegula, Keys, and Gauff). And fun fact? She’s also another player with the initials “AA” to make a Wimbledon singles final since Arthur Ashe—50 years ago.
Iga Swiatek Hits Grass-Court Stride
If Anisimova-Sabalenka was a war, Iga Swiatek vs. Belinda Bencic was a clinic.
Swiatek, a four-time French Open champion, took care of business in straight sets, with the kind of dominance we usually see from her on clay. She’s now into her sixth Grand Slam final—and she’s won all five before this.
Their final will be their first WTA Tour-level meeting, even though they go way back to juniors. It’s a fresh matchup with serious stakes.
Sinner Shuts the Door on Djokovic
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets, and it wasn’t particularly close.
Sinner’s speed, precision, and refusal to blink turned this into a battle of generations. Djokovic, now 38, looked slower and less sharp—even with moments of fight. It felt like we were watching Djokovic play his younger self… and lose.
This win solidifies Sinner’s spot in the top tier of men’s tennis, alongside Alcaraz. And if there was ever any doubt, the Big 3 era is officially over.
Carlos Alcaraz Holds Off Fritz
Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set but survived Taylor Fritz in four. Fritz played maybe the best match of his Slam career and pushed Carlos to dig deep. But Alcaraz stayed calm under pressure and pulled it out like the defending Wimbledon champion that he is.
Fritz deserves credit. He’s quietly been the top-ranked American man for a while and just had a fantastic grass season. If you’re looking for the next American Slam winner on the men’s side—he’s it.
Doubles Deliver the Drama
One of the best Wimbledon matches this week? It was a men’s doubles semifinal.
Rinky Hijikata and David Pel, an alternate pair, knocked out the No. 1 seeds Arevalo and Pavic in front of a rowdy Court 1 crowd. The final set tiebreak? 10–8. Pure chaos. Pure fun. Pure Wimbledon doubles magic.
On the women’s side, Ostapenko and Hsieh Su-Wei are through to the final after taking down Townsend and Siniakova, the defending champions. They’ll face Mertens and Kudermetova, a pairing that’s been lights-out all season.
Also, shoutout to Katerina Siniakova, who won the mixed doubles title and has won a Grand Slam in every doubles catergory. Icon.
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Looking Ahead to the Finals
Sunday’s finals bring us a fresh WTA matchup and a familiar ATP rivalry:
Amanda Anisimova vs. Iga Swiatek — a clash of power and precision
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner — the new classic, Sincaraz Part II
We’ll be watching at the McCarren Park Clubhouse with coffee, bagels, and some very passionate tennis fans. Want to join? Come early—we’re screening the Wimbledon doubles final too.
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