Amanda Anisimova, ranked seventh in the world, demonstrated resilience and skill at the 2024 Canadian Open after a tough loss at Wimbledon earlier this year. On August 10 in Toronto, Canada, she delivered a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Emma Raducanu, highlighting her strong form on hard courts this season. This Canadian Open victory adds to a year marked by important milestones, including reaching finals at the HSBC Championships and Wimbledon and a title win in Doha.
Reflecting on Wimbledon Loss and Motivation Moving Forward
Despite suffering a heavy defeat to Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, where she lost 0-6, 0-6, Anisimova remained positive about her future prospects. She described that loss as “a bit tough to digest” but emphasized how it has motivated her to improve.
“I told myself, I’ll definitely come out stronger after this…If anything, I can look at it as a positive and something I can look at as motivation going forward. Obviously, there are a lot of things I need to do to progress.”
—Amanda Anisimova, Professional Tennis Player
Strong Performance Against Emma Raducanu Boosts Confidence
After defeating Lulu Sun in her opening match by 6-4, 7-6(5), Anisimova’s impressive win against Raducanu demonstrated her growing confidence. She acknowledged Raducanu’s quality and current form, emphasizing the challenge her British opponent posed.
“Yeah, I mean I was coming into this tournament feeling confident. Obviously, I had a good season and yeah, I feel like my game really suits the hard courts here and yeah I feel like I played really well and you know, Emma is such a tough player.”
—Amanda Anisimova, Professional Tennis Player
She added further about their previous encounters and the competitive nature of their match.
“She’s in such good form and, yeah, we’ve had a lot of tough battles. So, I’m just really happy to be through this one, but yeah, it’s not easy playing her.”
—Amanda Anisimova, Professional Tennis Player
Next Challenge and Potential Impact on Women’s Tennis
Looking ahead, Anisimova is set to face former world number three Elina Svitolina in the upcoming round at the Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. With a current season record of 31-13, this Canadian Open victory may signal continued momentum for Anisimova as she aims to build on her impressive results and further establish herself among the top contenders in women’s tennis. Her ability to rebound from setbacks like the Wimbledon final loss illustrates both her determination and potential to influence the sport’s competitive landscape in 2024.