
Amanda Anisimova has conquered the WTA 1000 Beijing after defeating the Czech player Noskova. A stellar first set, a challenging second set, and a remarkable third set allowed the world number 4 to take another trophy home. She has now reached 5 finals so far this season: two Grand Slam finals (Wimbledon and US Open), two WTA 1000 titles (Doha and Beijing) which she has won, and one WTA 500 title (Queen's).
Her latest triumph in Asian territory has left her with a very sweet taste and she expressed it after the match: "I have had two amazing weeks here. I am super excited. Happy to have clinched the title. I am looking forward to coming back next year. This place holds very special memories for me," declared the winner.
- The curious relationship between her tooth and winning the title
"I feel like I have learned a lot about myself. I think I can draw many positive things and see them as great progress, just by finding ways to face certain challenges and surpass myself in moments when I feel I can't take it anymore. It's a great victory for me. Additionally, reaching the final and winning the title is truly amazing. I am very happy about it. I did not expect to have my wisdom teeth removed," she said with a laugh.
- 2 hard-fought WTA 1000 titles but with different paths
"In Doha, I was only there with my tennis coach, not with my entire team. In that sense, it was a bit different and very unexpected. I am very happy to have been able to share this moment with my whole team. I think this week, I don't know, I had a lot of confidence from the great year I have had so far. In Doha, it was my first big victory, at the beginning of the year. I think they are different, without a doubt," she stated.
- Resilience and hard work to achieve goals
"They are just normal human experiences. I think the mind can play tricks on you and tell you that you can't move forward, if you have certain pains, even negativity that arises. I believe that is only part of my learning process, simply improving every day. I think mindset is fundamental for an athlete. I am constantly learning and trying to improve in that aspect. I believe there is always room for improvement. As athletes, we don't feel great every day. I think that's part of the learning process," she affirmed.
- Physical problems and pressure from the other side of the court
"My foot and calf were more painful in the third round. I think it showed in one of the matches. It hurt all day when walking. I still have some pain, but it's nothing serious. It's discomfort. The good thing in the end is that there's nothing limiting me or preventing me from continuing to play for the rest of the season," regarding the possibility of retiring due to injury.
"I now feel I can take it as a compliment. I am playing at my maximum potential. I am doing everything right and working very hard, unlike a few years ago when I felt I wasn't competing or performing at my full potential. Before, I would ignore those messages or opinions and not absorb them. Now it's great to hear other people say that," she concluded.
A fantastic year that began with the American at number 36 in the rankings and will most likely end up among the top 4 in the world. Next stop: Wuhan.
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