Serena Williams has always been a huge example of the new generation and it’s always an honor for the young guns to share the court with her. Amanda Anisimova is for sure one of the brightest prospects of American tennis and she had the opportunity to face the former world no.1 in the semifinal in Auckland. Eventually, Serena made a meal of her to win 6-1 6-1 in no time, but there was a great exchange at the net.
While Amanda was extremely gracious in defeat, the 38-year-old shared great words for Amanda soon after the match to say: “I played well today. And I like her a lot; I don’t know exactly why. I think she’s a sweet person; I like her and her mother. I knew what happened to her, and I understand how she feels because I also lived something similar, and I admired her before that [Serena lost a half-sister in a dramatic shooting]. She will be part of the future of American tennis and has a great attitude on the court.”
Later Amanda retweeted: “Can’t even begin to say how much hearing this means to me. Great experience here for me yesterday. I can learn a lot from this”
Can’t even begin to say how much hearing this means to me. Great experience here for me yesterday. I can learn a lot from this 💪🏼❤️ https://t.co/adpGVId7IZ
— Amanda Anisimova (@AnisimovaAmanda) January 11, 2020
Amanda Anisimova’s ranking and performance in 2020
Currently the world no.25, Amanda played her last match on the 11th of January when she had to bow to Serena Williams 6-1 6-1 in the semifinal in Auckland.
Amanda Anisimova’s best result of the current season was getting to the semi-finals in Auckland.
Serena Williams’s ranking and performance in 2020
Currently the world no.10, Serena Williams played her last match on the 12th of January when she overcame Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-4 in the final in Auckland to win her 72nd career title.
This year Serena has a 5-0 win-loss record. The American has won 1 title in Auckland.
Amanda Anisimova and Serena Williams played each other 1 time. The head to head is 1-0 for Williams.
The last time that they locked horns, Serena Williams won 6-1 6-1 in the semifinal in Auckland (ASB Classic) on the 11th of January 2020.
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