Anisimova stuns Osaka with come-from-behind triumph | scottspits
The 20-year-old showed class and poise in the final-set tiebreaker, hitting winners at crucial stagesNaomi Osaka was upset by Amanda Anisimova of the US in their third-round clash.Her come-from-behind triumph sets up a compelling fourth-round clash against Ashleigh Barty. Interestingly, the Queenslander had to beat Anisimova, then aged 18, in the Roland Garros semi-finals on the way to her first major victory in 2019.
“Naomi is always going to be paying well. She’s an absolute champion, so I knew I had to try and set up my game and try to be aggressive.“I think that’s what I started doing in the second set and, honestly, I’m so grateful that I was able to play so well today and get this win. It means a lot.” She never relinquished her advantage. Then, with a 8-5 lead and victory within sight, Anisimova peeled off a superb down-the-line winner.While Osaka looked up and ready for the contest with a solid opening set, momentum swung away from her ever slightly not long after when Anisimova gained a vital break of serve in the fourth game of the second set. She jumped at her first break-point chance that game to move to a 3-1 lead.
With a deciding set to come Osaka only had a narrow lead on total points won – 66-65 – further evidence of how even the match was.Naomi Osaka stretches for a shot against Amanda Anisimova.Osaka hasn’t reached the round of 16 at any of the majors since snaring her second Australian title 11 months ago.
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