Amanda Anisimova has been going through a rather tough moment. The American teenager seemed to be destined for imminent stardom when she reached the French Open semifinal in 2019. However, her career and life received a tremendous blow when her father and long time coach died abruptly before the following US Open.
Amanda had a not that great 2020, and like all the other players, her season was cut short by the global pandemic. Amanda trained hard during the recent offseason to get ready to start the 2021 with a splash. However, disappointment did strike again as the American sensation tested positive for Coronavirus soon after the compilation of the Abu Dhabi draws.
Amanda Anisimova and Veronika Kudermetova
Unfortunately, Amanda announced officially her retirement from the upcoming Australian Open. With the American out, Veronika Kudermetova will be seeded. The Russian beauty impressed during the recent WTA500 in Abu Dhabi where she reached the final before losing to a devastating Aryna Sabalenka.
Amanda Anisimova in 2021
At the moment ranked no.30, the American played her last match on the 21st of October 2020 when she capitulated to Elise Mertens 6-2 6-3 in the 1st round in Ostrava (draw).
Veronika Kudermetova in 2021
Now the world no.46, the Russian played her last match on the 13th of January when she capitulated to Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-2 in the final in Abu Dhabi (draw).
Until now, during this year Kudermetova has managed to achieve a 5-1 win-loss record. .
Amanda Anisimova and Veronika Kudermetova have never fought against each other.
