Anisimova tops Keys in three sets; to face Swiatek for WTA Finals semifinal spot

Anisimova defeats Keys in three sets, will face Swiatek for semifinal berth

Amanda Anisimova bounced back from an opening loss to overcome fellow American Madison Keys in three sets, setting up a decisive clash with Iga Swiatek for a place in the WTA Finals semifinals.

Match highlights

Playing in their first career meeting, Anisimova rallied to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, keeping her semifinal hopes alive in Riyadh. With this defeat, Keys exited the tournament after two losses.

Season achievements

Fourth seed Anisimova returned from a long break to reach two Grand Slam finals this season, at Wimbledon and the US Open.
Seventh seed Keys, nearing her 30th birthday, earned her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open.
Both players achieved their debut Top 5 rankings during their standout years.

Group standings

With two matches completed in the Serena Williams Group, Elena Rybakina secured her spot in the semifinals after a comeback win over Swiatek, 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. Rybakina leads the group with a 2-0 record, while Anisimova and Swiatek, both at 1-1, will meet to decide the second semifinalist.

“That was a collective decision,” said Bjorn Fratangelo, Keys’ coach and husband, describing their immediate return to practice after the opening loss.

Author’s summary

Anisimova’s determined comeback keeps her WTA Finals hopes alive, while Keys exits the event, leaving Rybakina and Swiatek in contention for the remaining semifinal spot.

WTA Tennis — 2025-11-03

Anisimova defeats Keys in three sets, will face Swiatek for semifinal berth

Match highlights

Season achievements

Group standings

Author’s summary

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