THE WASHINGTON POST: Shock Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova was born to Russian immigrants in New Jersey, raised in South Florida and is armed with the finest two-handed backhand on tour.
Novak Djokovic cancelled his afternoon practice at Wimbledon on the eve of his semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner following his fall in his last-eight win.
Jannik Sinner has shrugged off doubts about his fitness and form by defeating the dangerous Ben Shelton in straight sets and reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz have both won their fourth round matches but much of the attention at Wimbledon was on the fitness of world No.1 Jannik Sinner.
Alex de Minaur looked like creating a major upset at Wimbledon but in the end Novak Djokovic highlighted the difference between a champion and an aspirant.
Twelve months on from a brutal injury disappointment, Alex de Minaur feels he's mentally stronger and better prepared to tackle Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.