With win over Swiatek, fearless Anisimova makes her own luck

Anisimova asserted that it was the new mental approach that helped her get over the 6-0, 6-0 loss in the Wimbledon final to Swiatek faster than she might have had she not taken the break

- Shahid Judge

The few gasps made way for absolute silence as Iga Swiatek, on the stretch, tried a defensive lob from her forehand side. Most in the Arthur Ashe Stadium moved to the edge of their seats as Amanda Anisimova, with racquet cocked and eyes on the lofted tennis ball, moved forward.

Anisimova connected sweetly, and immediately let out a roar with a pumped fist. Her entire player box was on its feet. This was only the second game of the match, and only the first one that Anisimova had won. But that’s exactly why it was important. She had broken a daunting duck.