Hi friends,

One of the most intense and emotional matches of the Dubai tournament saw Amanda Anisimova defeat defending champion Mirra Andreeva in a dramatic three-set quarterfinal, 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-4).

After losing the first set and falling behind in the second, Anisimova showed remarkable resilience to turn the match around. The final set was extremely close, with Andreeva serving for the match at 6-5 before the momentum shifted again.

The emotional moment at the net captured the spirit of the match. Andreeva, clearly devastated, was comforted by Anisimova, who acknowledged the level and fight shown by her opponent.

Statistically, second serve performance played a key role. Andreeva struggled to maintain consistency under pressure, while Anisimova stayed composed in the decisive moments, especially during the final tiebreak.

With this victory, Anisimova advances to the semifinals where she will face Jessica Pegula in what promises to be another high-level encounter.

Do you think this match shows Anisimova’s mental progress in tight situations, or was it mainly decided by Andreeva’s difficulty closing the match?