Inside Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova's plush £1m home after securing bargain deal

Amanda Anisimova is smashing it on and off the court as she gears up for her first-ever Wimbledon final. Anisimova stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the women's final just two years after quitting the sport.

The American, 23, stayed cool on a sweltering Centre Court to win a thrilling semi-final 6-4 4-6 6-4. Her win was all the more remarkable because Anisimova had to take an extended break from tennis in 2023 to prioritise her mental health.

Speaking after the victory, she said: "To be honest, if you told me then I'd be in the final at Wimbledon, I would not believe you. To be in this spot is not easy. To be in the final is indescribable.

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"This doesn't feel real right now. Aryna is such a tough competitor and I was absolutely dying out there. She's an inspiration to me and so many other people."

In Saturday's showpiece, Anisimova will face Iga Swiatek, with both players eyeing the massive £3million champion's purse, while the runner-up will receive a substantial £1.52million consolation.

Anisimova may decide to spend the money on her plush Miami apartment, purchased in 2020 for a snip at £640,000. It is now worth an estimated £1million.

Anisimova secured a good deal on the property, which was originally listed for around £700,000 before being lowered to £650,000, per realtor.com. According to property records, Anisimova's mother is also listed on the deed, presumably because she was just 18 when the property was purchased.

The flat boasted "elegant finishes" after a major makeover before Anisimova's purchase. When she isn't travelling the world, she is often entertaining family and friends who live in Florida city.

Anisimova’s win against Sabalenka felt extra sweet as it unfolded before her sister Maria and nephew Jaxon, four, who jetted in from the US earlier in the week. She said: "I have my beautiful family over there, my sister, nephew and brother-in-law. What a journey the last two weeks have been."

Anisimova will leave Wimbledon as a top-10 player, and maybe a grand slam champion, although to achieve that she will have to get the better of five-time major winner Swiatek. Their only meeting on court came nine years ago in the Junior Fed Cup, when Swiatek, who is three months older, emerged the winner.

“She was a great junior,” said Anisimova. “I remember a lot of coaches were saying that she’s going to be a big deal one day. Yeah, obviously they were right.

“Iga is such an unbelievable player. She’s also been an inspiration to me. Her work ethic and all of her achievements have been really inspiring. I’m sure it will be an amazing match again.

“Getting to compete against an unbelievable player again is going to be super special. Hopefully I can bring some high-quality tennis and make it a battle out there. I’m just going to go out and enjoy every moment and try to not think about what’s on the line there.”