Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova are among the most interesting players that will take part in the upcoming US Open. Unfortunately, the WTA side of the competition has been decimated by many defections. Top players such as Ashleigh Barty, Simona Halep, Bianca Andreescu, Elina Svitolina, and Belinda Bencic have decided not to compete. However, the American slam will be still blessed with the likes of Karolina Pliskova, Sofia Kenin, the fabulous Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka. In addition, exciting emerging players such as Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff, and Dayana Yatremska will enrich the line-up.
Naomi Osaka
Currently ranked no.10, Osaka posted a video of her serving in the Arthur Ashe Stadium saying: “hi New York, it’s good to be back.”
Naomi won the US Open back in 2018 and she is one of the top favorite to win also this edition.
Naomi played her last match on the 7th of February when she was overcome by Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-0 6-3 in the Rubber 1 of the Fed Cup.
Naomi Osaka’s best performance in the present season was getting to the semi-finals in Brisbane.
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Amanda Anisimova
Now ranked no.28, the American is coming out from 12 tormented months.
Amanda withdrew from the US Open last year after the horrible and sudden death of her beloved father that occurred right before the major.
She was supposed to play on the 26th of February. However, she conceded a walk over to Svetlana Kuznetsova in the 3rd round in Doha. Amanda Anisimova’s best result of the year was getting to the semi-finals in Auckland.
