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Amanda Anisimova is the first player to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The American extended her comeback run with a notable 7-5, 6-4 triumph over Paula Badosa in an hour and 28 minutes at John Cain Arena. Thus, Amanda will compete in the fourth round in Melbourne for the third time, achieving that in 2019 at 17!
Her next rival is the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, and it should be a cracking duel between two hard-hitting competitors. Amanda took a break from tennis last year, feeling six and tired of everything at 21 and stepping away from the game.
Now, she looks ready to chase the titles again, especially when she finds the rhythm and improve her physical strength after such a long break. Anisimova struggled against Badosa, breathing heavily after the opening set and not moving well.
However, she endured the effort and wrapped up the win in under an hour and a half following a valiant performance. Amanda served at 75%, which saved her.
Amanda Anisimova took down Paula Badosa at the Australian Open.
She lost serve three times and seized five out of eight break points to emerge at the top in straight sets and…
