"Amanda Anisimova was struggling to maintain her composure in the days leading up to the final grand slam tournament of the year. As the American braced herself for her first round match, her high expectations became a source of significant stress. In hindsight, this was nothing out of the ordinary. I think most players are putting a lot of pressure on themselves and those few days before the tournament are pretty stressful, just the anticipation of it, she said after reaching round three."
"The last time she appeared at a grand slam, Anisimova was beaten 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final by Iga Swiatek. Wimbledon had represented a long-awaited breakthrough after years of unfulfilled promise and under most circumstances it would have only signified a positive step forward in her career, but by the end of her excruciating day on Centre Court it was hard not to wonder if such a humiliating moment might completely derail her progress."
Amanda Anisimova entered the US Open carrying heavy expectations and stress in the days before her first-round match. The pressure reflected common pre-tournament anxiety among top players. Her previous grand slam appearance ended in a 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final loss to Iga Swiatek, a result that threatened to derail her momentum after a long-awaited breakthrough. Anisimova managed those challenges and advanced to the US Open final. The 24-year-old possesses exceptional timing, technique and a devastating two-handed backhand, enabling her to take the ball early, change direction and produce immense pace from both groundstrokes. She faces Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1 and defending champion, in the final.
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