American tennis star Amanda Anisimova shocked the tennis world when she took down No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka to clinch a spot in the Wimbledon final against Iga Swiatek. "To be honest, if you told me I would be in the final of Wimbledon,

Amanda Anisimova thanked her mother for flying to London to watch her play in the Wimbledon final and for all of her help through the years.

Anisimova's talent has never been in doubt, but it's a physiotherapist who she credits for her deepest Grand Slam run in three years.

Anisimova was born in New Jersey—but relocated to Florida with her family as a child in order to boost her tennis career.

Anisimova is seeking her first career Grand Slam and is to finally break through as one of the top players in the sport, after several years of nearly achieving greatness. In the semifinals, the American defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one-ranked female tennis player, in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, and 6-4.

Amanda Anisimova’s parents, Konstantin Anisimov and Olga Anisimova, encouraged their two daughters’ interests and talents in tennis. Here’s everything to know about Amanda Anisimova's family.