Amanda Anisimova is ready to interrupt into the WTA Prime 20 for the primary time after securing probably the most vital title of her profession on the Qatar TotalEnergies Open. The 23-year-old American triumphed over Jelena Ostapenko in a rain-interrupted last, profitable 6-4 6-3.
Anisimova’s path to the title was nothing wanting spectacular, with victories over Victoria Azarenka, Paula Badosa, Leylah Fernandez, Marta Kostyuk, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and lastly Ostapenko. This win marks her third profession WTA singles title and her first because the Melbourne Summer time Set 2 in 2022.
The ultimate featured two unseeded gamers ranked exterior the Prime 30, nevertheless it was Anisimova who emerged victorious in 1 hour and 22 minutes of play, with two transient rain delays including to the drama. Just a bit over a 12 months in the past, she was ranked No. 442 on this planet on the 2024 Australian Open, and after reaching her first WTA 1000 last in Toronto final summer season, she has now taken one other step ahead.
Anisimova’s highly effective backhand return proved essential, profitable 20 of Ostapenko’s 29 second-serve factors and securing 5 breaks of serve. Within the opening set, she capitalized on Ostapenko’s errors, together with 5 double faults, to take the lead. After a rain delay at 3-3 within the second set, Anisimova discovered one other gear, profitable the ultimate three video games to clinch the title. (supply: WTA)
