MELBOURNE, Jan 21 — American Amanda Anisimova, ranked 60th in the world, saved two matchpoints and smashed winners at will to beat reigning champion Naomi Osaka 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the third round of the Australian Open today.
Osaka, who has won all her major titles on hardcourts, had two opportunities to close out the match in the 10th game of the deciding set. The American dropped her racquet and hid her face with her palms as the crowd at the Margaret Court Arena exploded in appreciation. “Going into this match I knew I had to be playing sharp if I wanted to give myself a chance,” the American said on court.
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