London, July 9 -- Amanda Anisimova produced a gutsy performance today IST to reach her first-ever Wimbledon semifinal, defeating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 7-6(9) in a dramatic quarterfinal clash on No.1 Court. The 23-year-old American appeared set for a straightforward win after dominating the first set and leading 5-2 in the second. But the match turned tense as Pavlyuchenkova, battling illness and fatigue, launched a spirited comeback. The Russian saved multiple match points and pushed the set into a nerve-jangling tie-break. Anisimova finally sealed the match on her fourth match point with a stunning return at 10-9, collapsing into the arms of her family after the emotional win. It marks a significant milestone in Anisimova's career,...