Anisimova wins her 1st round in Mallorca after saving a match point

Amanda Anisimova starts her grass campaign on grass after a rather tricky opener in Mallorca.

The American sensation that to work hard to beat an inform Tereza Martincova 3-6 7-6 (7) 6-4.

The match

Amanda was close to defeat on many occasions. First, she had to recover from a 3-6 3-4 (1-break-down deficit). In the following tiebreak, the American sensation had to save a match point when she was 6-7 down. After winning the breaker, Amanda conquered the decisive break in the 3rd game (2-1) before winning the final set 6-4.

Amanda will face either Sara Sorribes Tomro or Alize Cornet in the 2nd round.