What do you think about Amanda Anisimova’s comeback win over Jasmine Paolini?
Amanda Anisimova showcased her resilience and skill, coming from a set down to defeat Jasmine Paolini 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the China Open. The thrilling match lasted two hours and 49 minutes, setting up an all-American semi-final clash against Coco Gauff in Beijing.
Match Highlights
- First Set: Both players forced two break points, with Paolini clinching the tiebreak from her second set point, winning 7-4.
- Second Set: Anisimova dominated, racing into a 4-0 lead before Paolini managed to break back. Anisimova ultimately won the set 6-3, forcing a decider.
- Third Set: The match started nervously, with both players losing their first service games. Anisimova broke Paolini in the ninth game and served out the victory in the 10th.
Anisimova’s Impressive Performance
Amanda Anisimova has now defeated players at every rank in the WTA top 10, becoming the second player born since 2000 to achieve this feat, after Iga Swiatek. This win also marked her first multiple comeback wins at a WTA-1000 event ¹.
All-American Semi-final
The semi-final match between Anisimova and Gauff will be the first between two Americans at a Tier 1/WTA-1000 event outside North America since Jennifer Capriati defeated Serena Williams in Rome in 2004. Gauff secured her spot in the semi-finals with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Eva Lys ¹ ².
What’s Next for Anisimova?
Anisimova’s win over Paolini not only sealed her spot in the semi-finals but also booked her maiden WTA Finals ticket. She’ll face Gauff in the next round, a match that promises to be intense and closely contested ³.
Player Statistics:
- Amanda Anisimova:
- Aces: 4
- Double Faults: 4
- First Serve Percentage: 66% (78/119)
- First Serve Points Won: 64% (50/78)
- Jasmine Paolini:
- Aces: 1
- Double Faults: 1
- First Serve Percentage: 73% (82/113)
- First Serve Points Won: 55% (45/82)
Conclusion
Amanda Anisimova’s thrilling comeback win over Jasmine Paolini has set up an all-American semi-final clash against Coco Gauff at the China Open. Anisimova’s resilience and skill ultimately paid off, showcasing her ability to overcome adversity and perform under pressure.
FAQs
- Who did Amanda Anisimova defeat in the quarter-finals?
Amanda Anisimova defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 6-4. - Who will Anisimova face in the semi-finals?
Anisimova will face Coco Gauff in the semi-finals. - What is notable about Anisimova’s win?
Anisimova has now defeated players at every rank in the WTA top 10, becoming the second player born since 2000 to achieve this feat.
