For the second consecutive year, Amanda Anisimova is through to the Australian Open fourth round, this time after defeating compatriot Peyton Stearns 6-1, 6-4 at Margaret Court Arena.
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On what is expected to be one of the hottest days of the tournament, the World No. 4 made sure she wouldn’t be in the sun for long, wrapping up the win in 1 hour and 11 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
It’s the fourth time Anisimova has reached the Round of 16 Melbourne, and she got there by beating Stearns for the first time in her career.
More to come…