It almost looked like Aryna Sabalenka had found the answer to disconnecting her number after she won the first set. Yet, Amanda Anisimova dug in her heels, and foiled her plans.

No Sport Keeps You In The Spotlight Like Tennis

Tennis matches can usually last at least an hour on average, and there is no place to hide. When you step on the tennis court, unless you have mastered an effective poker face, your attitude if often immediately on display. Furthermore, two games into the match and your mindset becomes apparent to your opponent. Your opponent gets a sense if you are fully committed to fighting for every point or if you are just not fully engaged.

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Amanda Anisimova Has Had Her Trials

Unfortunately for the young American, if she wants to get to the top, she will have to find a way to focus on her objective. It will require some compartmentalization, which is never easy when it’s someone you love and even worse when it’s a loved parent. It is tough for her as well because tennis is connected to her father. She is having to grow up fast and with any loss, some days are better than others. It’s been decades since my brother died and there are still some days I do not want to get out of bed and face the world. The pain is there despite the fact that I am thoroughly enjoying my life.

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Nice To See Anisimova Fight For The Win

She got off to a red-hot start in the third set after she evened the match by winning the second set. In truth, it appears as if she completely rattled Sabalenka, who lost her rhythm. The American was up 4-0 and serving to take a 5-0 lead before her opponent reappeared and broke to stop the blowout. Yet, it was a little too late and Anisimova wrapped up the 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory with some brilliant serving. She maintains her dominance over the Belarusian and leads their head-to-head 3:0.

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