Amanda Anisimova delivered one of her most impressive performances of the season to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open, defeating Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-0, 6-3 in a match that lasted just over an hour. Playing under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 23-year-old American wasted no time in asserting her dominance, breaking Haddad Maia three times in the opening set and closing it out 6-0 with authority.
Her aggressive baseline hitting, sharp returns, and confident movement around the court left the Brazilian with no answers, as Anisimova dictated play from the very first game. The second set was slightly more competitive, with Haddad Maia fighting hard to hold serve and avoid a repeat of the first set. Still, Anisimova’s powerful groundstrokes and consistent serving kept her ahead, and she sealed the match 6-3 to book her place in the last eight.
This victory not only confirms her strong form but also sets the stage for a high-profile showdown against world number one Iga Świątek, who eliminated her in the Wimbledon final earlier this summer with a crushing 6-0, 6-0 result. Anisimova openly admitted that the memory of that defeat has motivated her to work harder, improve her fitness, and strengthen her mental game.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Anisimova highlighted the importance of playing in front of the New York crowd and the confidence she draws from their support. “I love the energy here, it feels like home, and it gives me the drive to play my best tennis,” she said. The American now has a golden opportunity to rewrite the narrative against Świątek, and her path to the semifinals could redefine her season if she is able to pull off the upset.
For Haddad Maia, it was a disappointing end to her campaign, but she remains one of the most consistent players on tour and will look to rebound during the upcoming hardcourt events.
Anisimova’s qualification adds even more excitement to the women’s draw, as her rematch with Świątek is already being billed as one of the must-watch encounters of the tournament. With her confidence rising and her game firing on all cylinders, the American is determined to seize the moment and prove that she belongs among the elite players fighting for the title at Flushing Meadows.
