Anisimova breaks top 10 barrier, fights into Wimbledon quarter finals!

Amanda Anisimova, the 13th seed from the United States, showcased incredible resilience on Sunday evening, fighting past Czech opponent Linda Noskova (the 30th seed) with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 victory to secure her place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The American's triumph came after she impressively rallied from a break down in the final set, clinching the win in just over two hours of intense play.

This achievement marks Anisimova's second time reaching the last eight at the All England Club, having previously done so in 2022. It is also her third Grand Slam quarter-final appearance overall, adding to her semi-final run at the French Open in 2019. Regardless of her performance in the upcoming match, this victory guarantees that the currently world No. 12 Anisimova will break into the prestigious WTA top 10 rankings for the very first time in her career next week, a significant milestone for the young talent.

Anisimova's journey to the quarter-finals has been a testament to her strong form throughout the tournament. Earlier in the week, she secured wins against Hungarian Dalma Galfi (6-3, 5-7, 6-3), Mexican Renata Zarazua (6-4, 6-3), and delivered a dominant performance against Kazakh Yulia Putintseva with a double-bagel victory (6-0, 6-0).

Noskova, ranked 27th, also had a commendable run to the fourth round, overcoming tough challenges from Russian Kamilla Rakhimova (7-6 (6), 7-5), German Eva Lys (6-2, 2-6, 6-3), and American Bernarda Pera (6-2, 6-4) in the preceding rounds. Anisimova will now face Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova for a coveted spot in the Wimbledon semi-finals.