Amanda Anisimova Pulls Out of U.S. Open After Death of Her Father

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The American teenager Amanda Anisimova withdrew from the United States Open on Tuesday because of the recent death of her father and coach, Konstantin.

A statement from family members, released by Anisimova’s representatives, said: “We are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our father. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time and ask that you respect our privacy.”

The U.S. Tennis Association announced that Anisimova had pulled out of the tournament, where main-draw play begins Monday.

Anisimova, who was born in New Jersey to Russian parents and moved to Florida when she was 3, is currently ranked 24th and would have been seeded for the U.S. Open.

She is an up-and-coming star in women’s tennis who reached the semifinals at the French Open in June at age 17.

Anisimova upset the defending champion Simona Halep in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, before losing to the eventual champion Ash Barty in three sets.

Her first WTA title came in April at Bogotá, Colombia.

As a junior, Anisimova won the 2017 U.S. Open girls’ title, beating Coco Gauff in the final.



Source : NYtimes