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Anisimova launches US Open campaign with dominant birthday victory
Last year's runner-up Amanda Anisimova marked her birthday with a commanding first-round win at the US Open, setting the stage for another strong tournament run. The American swept past Ashlyn Krueger 6-1 6-3 in straight sets on Monday.
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Anisimova demonstrated the form that carried her to last year's final as she overwhelmed Krueger in an impressive opening performance at Flushing Meadows. The American's aggressive baseline game proved too much for her opponent, with Anisimova controlling points and converting breaks efficiently throughout the match.
The victory was a statement of intent from Anisimova, who will be seeking to go one step further than her runner-up finish in 2022. Her dominant display suggests she remains a serious contender in this year's draw, with her powerful groundstrokes and court movement on full display against Krueger.
Anisimova's quick progression through the opening round keeps her on track for a deep run in the tournament. With the opening match out of the way, the American now turns her attention to the coming rounds as she looks to build momentum towards the latter stages of the competition.