Madison Keys beats Anisimova in comeback to reach Wimbledon Round of 16
Synopsis
Madison Keys turned a one-set deficit into a commanding win over 2025 Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova, riding a 10-match unbeaten streak into the fourth round. With Rybakina and Swiatek already gone, the former Australian Open champion is now a genuine quarter-final threat at the All England Club.
Key Takeaways
Madison Keys defeated Amanda Anisimova 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon fourth round on 5 July 2025 .
Keys extended her unbeaten run to 10 consecutive matches , following her title win in Eastbourne .
The victory is Keys' 30th career Wimbledon main draw win and her sixth appearance in the Round of 16.
Anisimova committed 7 double faults , including a crucial one on break point in the second set.
2 seed Elena Rybakina and No.
3 seed Iga Swiatek both exited earlier the same day, opening the draw.
9 seed Linda Noskova for a place in the quarter-finals .
Madison Keys, the No. 26 seed, stormed into the Wimbledon fourth round on 5 July 2025 with a gutsy three-set comeback victory over 2025 Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Centre Court at the All England Club. The win extended Keys' unbeaten run to 10 consecutive matches and marked her 30th career Wimbledon main draw victory.
How the Match Unfolded
Anisimova, seeded sixth, came in with momentum after a dominant serving display against Sofia Kenin in the previous round. But her serve collapsed at the worst possible moment — she committed seven double faults against Keys, compared to just eight combined across her two prior matches. A pivotal double fault on break point in the second set proved the turning point, handing Keys the foothold she needed to seize control.
Keys needed one hour and 40 minutes to complete the turnaround. After dropping the opening set, she dominated with her powerful baseline game, winning the second and third sets convincingly to seal the match.
Keys' Remarkable Grass-Court Run
The victory was doubly significant for Keys. It avenged her only defeat against Anisimova — a loss at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, where Anisimova had recovered from a set down to beat her. Keys had arrived at Wimbledon in superb form, having claimed the title in Eastbourne just weeks earlier. This is the sixth time in her career she has reached the Wimbledon Round of 16, underlining her standing as one of the grass-court specialists on the WTA Tour.
Draw Opens Up After Shock Exits
The result arrives at a dramatic moment in the women's singles draw. Earlier on the same day, No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina and No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek both suffered shock early exits, blowing the bottom half of the draw wide open. Keys now finds herself among the genuine contenders for a deep run.
What's Next for Keys
Keys will face No. 9 seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Noskova earned her spot in equally dramatic fashion, saving a match point and overcoming No. 17 seed Sorana Cirstea 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(9) in a gruelling contest. With the top of the draw thinning rapidly, Keys' path to the last eight has rarely looked more navigable.
Point of View
And one bad session dismantled that entirely. With Swiatek and Rybakina gone, the women's draw at Wimbledon 2025 is genuinely open, and Keys — seeded 26th but playing like a top-ten player on grass — is being underestimated at everyone's peril.
NationPress
5 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in the Madison Keys vs Amanda Anisimova Wimbledon 2025 match?
Madison Keys defeated Amanda Anisimova 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 in one hour and 40 minutes on Centre Court at Wimbledon on 5 July 2025. Keys came back from a set down to secure her place in the fourth round.
How many consecutive matches has Madison Keys won heading into Wimbledon's fourth round?
Keys has won 10 consecutive matches, a run that includes her title victory in Eastbourne and now three wins at Wimbledon 2025. The streak underlines her exceptional form on grass this season.
Who does Madison Keys play next at Wimbledon 2025?
Keys will face No. 9 seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the fourth round for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Noskova reached the last 16 after a dramatic 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(9) win over No. 17 seed Sorana Cirstea.
Why did Amanda Anisimova lose to Madison Keys at Wimbledon 2025?
Anisimova's serve, her primary weapon in earlier rounds, broke down at critical moments — she committed seven double faults, including one on break point in the second set that helped Keys turn the match around. Keys then dominated with her baseline power to win the final two sets.
How does this result affect the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles draw?
The bottom half of the draw has opened up significantly following the shock exits of No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina and No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek on the same day. Keys, despite being seeded 26th, is now among the leading contenders for a quarter-final or deeper run.
