New York, Sep 2
Amanda Anisimova reached the US Open quarterfinals after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets, 6-0, 6-3.
Anisimova broke Haddad Maia in the first game and her play accelerated from there. She never gave Haddad Maia a chance, serving well and pounding pinpoint and deep two-handed backhands around the court.
The second set was more competitive, as Anisimova was challenged in her quest to extend her best US Open showing in her career.
Haddad Maia again was broken to start the frame, but then collected a break of her own, after losing seven straight games. But Anisimova broke right back, wiggled from a break point in the fourth game and, despite Haddad Maia’s grit, broke her in the final game to push through to the finish line.