A year ago, Amanda Anisimova failed to qualify for Wimbledon's main draw. On Thursday, the American provided a gutsy effort to upset the world's top player at the grass-court major and reach her first Grand Slam final.

Aryna Sabalenka’s Gesture With Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tennis has its traditions. Some are sweet. Some are ridiculous. Thursday’s Wimbledon semifinal reminded us of both, and one awkward moment no one can stop talking about.

Anisimova outhit world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to set up an unlikely final matchup with Iga Swiatek, who defeated Belinda Bencic in Thursday’s other semifinal.