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Aryna Sabalenka literally tore the young American Amanda Anisimova to pieces, qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 2024 Australian Open. The Belarusian tennis player, defending champion, played a magnificent show of strength, dominating her opponent on serve and controlling the rallies well.
At the end of the match, Aryna revealed that she was delighted by the incredible atmosphere she felt at Melbourne Park, confiding that she hoped to stay until the last day of the tournament. WTA No.2, winner last year in the final against Elena Rybakina, praised her opponent Anisimova, who played an excellent tournament after the eight-month break she took in 2023.
“Amanda is a tough opponent and I’m super happy to see her on tour again. I’m pretty sure she’ll be back on top very soon. I wish her all the best. I am happy to have achieved this victory,” said Sabalenka.
Regarding the atmosphere that persists at Melborune Park every year, the Belarusian tennis player explained that she was delighted, noting, as I said at the beginning of the article, the possibility of reaching the final.
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