Amanda Anisimova is about to play her second round match at the Miami Open against the world no. 19 Anett Kontaveit.
Ranked no.73, the American has recorded a 7-3 win-loss record in 2019. Amanda shined in Auckland where she reached the quarters and at the Australian Open where she lost in the 4th round to Petra Kvitova that was the runner-up of the tournament.
The 18-year-old had to retire in the 1st round in Acapulco while she was playing against Varvara Flink and she lost in the 2nd round in Indian Wells to Elise Mertens 6-4 6-2.
Anisimova at the Miami Open
The American started strong in the Miami Open with a solid 6-4 6-3 win in the first round against the experienced Andrea Petkovic. After the match against the German, Anisimova wasn’t shy to show her confidence to comment “I feel super confident and strong. I can play anyone. That’s now how I feel.”
If Amanda reaches the 3rd round in Miami, she is projected to go 2 places up in the rankings to be the new world no.71.
There is no head to head record between the American and her next opponent Kontaveit, but the Anisimova is expected to pull an upset. The match will be played on Friday at 11 am on court no.6.
