Anisimova sets sights on top spot after junior U.S. Open title


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 11 Sep 2017

NEW YORK (Reuters) - She is ranked only 182nd for now but U.S. Open junior champion Amanda Anisimova has already set her sights on the top spot in the world.

The 16-year-old American crushed compatriot Cori Gauff 6-0 6-2 in Sunday's junior final for her first major title after failing to qualify for the main seniors' draw in Flushing Meadows.

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