Amanda Anisimova ousted the world's No. 1 female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, on Thursday in the Wimbledon semi-finals — shocking the sports world as the American moves onto the finals. "Amazing Amanda!" sports announcers called, as the 12th-ranked player beat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to nab her first-ever spot on center court.

New-Jersey native Amanda Anisimova reached her first Grand Slam final and became the youngest American woman in a Wimbledon final since 2004.

In a year where Iga Swiatek has quietly rebuilt her confidence on grass and Amanda Anisimova has surged from outside the Top 150 into title contention, Wimbledon’s tradition of first-time winners is set to continue.