Defending champion Naomi Oasaka, 14th in the world, was eliminated in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday by American Amanda Anisimova (60th) who saved two match points before winning 4- 6, 6-3, 7-6 (10/5).
“I knew I had to be very strong to have a chance.
I had to raise my level of play and be aggressive.
I'm so glad I did!
“, Launched the 20-year-old American who had already reached the eighth in Melbourne in 2019. The same year, she had reached the semis at Roland-Garros.
Osaka had a hard time in 2021
After having created a first surprise by eliminating the Swiss Belinda Bencic (22nd) in the second round, Anisimova still hung a prestigious victory.
And on Sunday, world number 1 Ashleigh Barty will stand in her way.
After her title in Melbourne, Osaka had a psychologically difficult 2021, admitting to having suffered from depression.
She thus withdrew before her second round at Roland-Garros and gave up Wimbledon.
She then ended her season, following her third-round elimination at the US Open in September.
The Japanese returned to competition in January at the WTA tournament in Melbourne, where she made it to the semi-finals before retiring with an abdominal injury.
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