After struggling for a couple of years, Amanda Anisimova is having a fantastic start of her new season in 2022. The American sensation went through a heartbreaking loss right before turning 18 when her father at longtime coach suddenly died. Amanda clearly struggled to find her way after that horrible loss. However, she seems to be in the right direction in Melbourne after she reached the final at the local WTA250 event.
Coached by Darren Cahill
Amanda revealed that she had started a partnership with Darren Cahill, who used to be the longtime coach of Simona Halep. During a press conference in Melbourne, Anisimova commented:
“We’re just starting out and getting to know each other. We’ll see how it goes and hopefully, it could become a long-term thing. I’m hoping that will be the case.”
I guess he has officially moved on. 😭 pic.twitter.com/Oz8rSMfgOE
— Philip T Boosey (@PhilipTBoosey) January 8, 2022
Anisimova in Melbourne, ranking, and results in 2022
WLWWLWLLWW Now ranked no.78, Anisimova has a composed 4-0 record in 2022. Amanda is participating in Melbourne where she overcame Alison Van Uytvanck 7-65 1-6 7-5, Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-1, Irina-Camelia Begu 2-6 6-3 6-2 before beating Daria Kasatkina 6-2 6-0.
Halep in Melbourne, ranking, and results in 2022
Currently the world no.20, Halep has a composed 3-0 win-loss record in 2022. Halep is currently having a run in Melbourne where she defeated Destanee Aiava 6-4 6-2, Elena Gabriela Ruse 6-2 6-1 and Viktorija Golubic 6-2 5-7 6-4.
Simona Halep will square off with the world no.126 Qinwen Zheng in the semifinal. They have never competed against each other as of now in top events.
The Romanian won 22 titles in her career: 9 on hard courts, 9 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Amanda Anisimova and Simona Halep faced off just 2 times. Their actual record is 1-1. Previously, the last time they played each other, Simona Halep won 6-0 6-1 in the 3rd round in Paris (French Open) in October 2020.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
