After two very contrasting semifinals, American Amanda Anisimova and Poland’s Iga Świątek will face each other in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Anisimova came through a long and grueling match against world No. 1 and fellow big-hitter Aryna Sabalenka, triumphing 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 after a tense and often unpredictable deciding set.

The upset victory is a landmark moment in Anisimova’s career, coming 18 months after she returned from an extended break to prioritize her mental health.

That time away from the sport will now seem worth it.

The 23-year-old has played some of the best tennis of her career at Wimbledon, much of which was on display against Sabalenka.

For Świątek, it was a different story. She needed just an hour and 12 minutes – less than half the time of the first semifinal – to cruise to a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Belinda Bencic.

But like Anisimova, the five-time grand slam winner is also an unlikely finalist having historically toiled on grass courts, her game much more suited to the clay of Roland-Garros.

Something, however, has clicked for Świątek at this year’s tournament, and against Anisimova she has the advantage of having played in five previous grand slam finals – winning them all.

Needless to say, it will be a fascinating contest when both players return to Centre Court on Saturday with a first Wimbledon title on the line