Anisimova Triumphs in All-American Clash to Advance in Melbourne Open
Amanda Anisimova achieved a significant milestone by advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the second consecutive year. She secured her spot by defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns in straight sets, with a scoreline of 6-1, 6-4. This match took place on Saturday at Margaret Court Arena.
Anisimova’s Performance in Melbourne
The World No. 4 wrapped up the match in just 1 hour and 11 minutes, showcasing her efficiency on what was predicted to be one of the hottest days of the tournament. Anisimova, a Florida native, expressed her strategy for coping with the heat, emphasizing the need to stay hydrated and utilize ice baths.
“Preparation is key,” Anisimova stated. “Staying calm and managing my energy were essential to my performance.” Despite a brief challenge from Stearns late in the match, Anisimova maintained control throughout, marking her fourth appearance in the Round of 16 at the Australian Open.
Match Highlights
- First Break: Anisimova broke serve early, leading 2-0.
- Set Dominance: She won the first set in merely 32 minutes.
- Late Charge: Stearns mounted a comeback in the second set, narrowing the score to 5-4.
- Winning Shot: Anisimova sealed her victory with a decisive forehand winner.
A key statistic from the match noted the impact of the high temperatures, which kept points short and vigorous. Notably, no rally surpassed nine shots, and Anisimova adopted a more aggressive play style, although her unforced errors totaled 30 compared to Stearns’ 14.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Amanda Anisimova progresses to face Wang Xinyu in the next round. This upcoming match marks the first encounter between the two players.
