Amanda Anisimova wins Wimbledon opener, aims to move past last year's loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Amanda Anisimova began her Wimbledon campaign with a straight-sets victory, defeating Lina Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2. This match marks a significant return for Anisimova after her historic defeat in last year's final against Iga Swiatek, where she lost 6-0, 6-0. Anisimova is set to play compatriot Sofia Kenin in the second round, who advanced after overcoming Petra Marcinko. Clara Tauson's tournament ended with a loss to Maria Sakkari, while former finalist Karolina Pliskova secured a win against Tereza Valentova.
- •Anisimova defeated Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2 in the first round.
- •She lost to Iga Swiatek in last year's Wimbledon final without winning a game.
- •Anisimova will face Sofia Kenin next after Kenin defeated Marcinko.
- •Clara Tauson lost to Maria Sakkari in the tournament.
- •Karolina Pliskova advanced past Tereza Valentova.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Anisimova makes winning Wimbledon return a year after final nightmare
"Amanda Anisimova’s bid to banish memories of the worst Wimbledon final defeat in more than a century began with a comfortable straight-sets victory. The American’s maiden grand slam final quickly turned from a dream into a nightmare last year when she was thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek inside an hour.
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