Amanda Anisimova is already in the third round of Wimbledon, although she needed to work hard to overcome a tough match against Sofia Kenin. The American admitted that she didn't find her best tennis for much of the match, but emphasized her mental ability to react and find solutions in the most delicate moments.
After overcoming a very demanding match against a former Grand Slam champion that forced her to raise her level, Anisimova appeared in a press conference to analyze her performance, talk about the challenge of facing Madison Keys in the next round, and explain how she disconnects during the tournament in London. The American shared several thoughts on her confidence, playing style, and the moment she is going through in the third Grand Slam of the season.
Frustration during the match
"Sometimes I was struggling a bit with my game. Then I told myself, 'Look, you do know how to hit a forehand'. In the end, I think it was more mental than anything else. It's not that I forget how to play tennis, although sometimes it may seem like it in certain moments. Today was a good test to release all that frustration and, at the same time, mentally strengthen myself. I could tell myself that I could do it and that I was capable of raising my level. I think from there I started to play better and found ways to elevate my game. I looked for alternative plans and tried to change things during the match."
Future duel against Madison Keys
"It's very nice that she said those words about my backhand, the truth is I think exactly the same about her and her game. She is a player who hits very hard, one of the best on the circuit, so I'm sure it will be a great match. I think we both have very similar styles, so I'm convinced that both of us will make each other raise our level during the match."
Anisimova explains why she enjoys playing against power players
"When I play against someone who hits the ball very hard, I feel that it helps me raise my level. Many times, when I face big hitters, the quality of the match is much higher, and those kinds of encounters make me play better. On the other hand, when I play against more defensive players or those who use a lot of slice, I have to adapt my game and change some things from my usual style. Still, I always try to maintain my identity and play my tennis. Historically, when I face big hitters, I always manage to raise my level and have great matches. These are encounters that I look forward to with great enthusiasm."

Wimbledon, an ideal place to disconnect
"I love the subway, I took it the first day I arrived, although it was because I was too lazy to walk back and only made one stop. I find it fun because in Miami, I always drive, and I don't really like to. When I am in cities where I can move by train, I really enjoy that experience. It's a good way to clear the mind. Usually, it means I'm going to explore somewhere or do something during my free time, so far everything has gone very well. I've been able to relax quite a bit, and Wimbledon is one of the quietest tournaments on the circuit, something I really enjoy."
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