Madison Keys fought back from a set down to defeat fellow American Amanda Anisimova in the third round of the Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles tournament. Keys recovered to earn a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory, securing her place in the fourth round at the All England Club.
Anisimova made the stronger start, producing confident baseline tennis and taking control during the opening set. The sixth seed capitalized on key opportunities to claim the set 6-3 and move within one set of advancing.
Keys responded impressively in the second set by increasing the pace of her groundstrokes and applying greater pressure on Anisimova’s serve. The 26th seed found her rhythm and leveled the match with a convincing 6-2 set.
The deciding set remained competitive during the opening games before Keys gradually took control. Her powerful serving and aggressive shot-making enabled her to dictate the longer rallies and create the separation needed to move ahead.
Keys maintained her composure in the closing stages, sealing the final set 6-3 to complete the comeback and advance to the fourth round. The victory highlighted her resilience after losing the opener and her ability to raise her level in the decisive moments.
For Anisimova, the defeat ended a promising Wimbledon campaign despite an impressive opening-set performance against a fellow American.
Standout Performances
• Madison Keys won the match 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.
• Amanda Anisimova claimed the opening set 6-3.
• Keys responded by winning the second set 6-2.
• Keys completed the comeback with a 6-3 deciding set.
• Keys advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round.
Turning Point
Keys seized the momentum with a dominant second-set performance. After leveling the match, she carried that confidence into the deciding set and controlled the key moments to complete the comeback.
Match Statistics
Competition: Wimbledon Championships 2026
Stage: Women’s Singles Third Round
Date: 5 July 2026
Final Result: Madison Keys def. Amanda Anisimova 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Sets Won
• Madison Keys: 2
• Amanda Anisimova: 1
Set Scores
• Set 1: Anisimova 6-3
• Set 2: Keys 6-2
• Set 3: Keys 6-3
Result
• Madison Keys advances to the fourth round
Sources
• Wimbledon Official Results
• Wimbledon Championships Match Centre
• ITF Tournament Information