Overview

• Amanda Anisimova reached her first Grand Slam final by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a semifinal halted twice for heat-related spectator emergencies.
• Iga Swiatek booked her spot in a maiden Wimbledon final with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 win over Belinda Bencic, showcasing rapid adaptation to grass.
• Neither player has met at the senior level, adding an unpredictable element to Saturday’s Centre Court final.
• Since Serena Williams’ last triumph in 2016, every women’s singles champion at Wimbledon has been a first-time winner, a trend the upcoming final will extend.
• Both contenders overcame distinct season challenges—Anisimova’s return from a mental-health break and Swiatek’s early grass-court struggles—to reach their first Wimbledon final.