Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2025 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. celebrates winning her first round match against Australia's Kimberly Birrell REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Amanda Anisimova made a confident start to her U.S. Open campaign, earning a 6-3 6-2 first-round win over Australia’s Kimberly Birrell on Tuesday.
The American eighth seed is chasing another shot at Grand Slam glory, building on a strong season that included her maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha and a run to the Wimbledon final, where she suffered a crushing 6-0 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek.
