Top Highlights from Day 9 of the 2026 Australian Open
Amanda Anisimova has made headlines at the 2026 Australian Open. She achieved a remarkable feat by securing a spot in her first career quarterfinal.
Top Highlights from Day 9 of the 2026 Australian Open
Amanda Anisimova’s Impressive Victory
Amanda Anisimova achieved a hard-fought victory against Xinyu Wang in straight sets. This win propelled her into the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Historic Achievement
Anisimova’s performance marks her as the fourth seed and the second youngest player to reach the quarterfinals in each of the women’s singles Grand Slam events this decade. The only player younger than her in this category is Iga Swiatek.
Unbeaten Streak
Throughout the tournament, she has maintained an unbeaten streak, not dropping a single set in her matches. This remarkable performance underscores her determination and skill.
Year of Redemption
At 24 years old, Anisimova is looking to recover from her two Grand Slam final losses in 2025. She is now more determined than ever to lift the championship trophy.
- Player: Amanda Anisimova
- Opponenet: Xinyu Wang
- Age: 24
- Set Record: No sets dropped in the tournament
- Quarterfinals: First appearance in Australian Open
- Previous Grand Slam Finals: Two losses in 2025
As the tournament progresses, fans are eager to see if Anisimova can continue her success and finally add a Grand Slam title to her résumé at the 2026 Australian Open.
