Amanda Anisimova Shares Illness as Reason for Canadian Open Exit and Looks Ahead with Optimism

Amanda Anisimova disclosed on social media that she was feeling slightly unwell following her recent exit from the Canadian Open. She was eliminated in the round of 16 after a straight-sets loss to Elina Svitolina, 6-4, 6-1. Her performance was below her usual standard, and she was outplayed by the Ukrainian competitor. This tournament marked her first appearance since her notable run to the Wimbledon final, where she was overwhelmed by Iga Swiatek with a 6-0, 6-0 defeat. Prior to that, she achieved a significant victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, demonstrating her potential on the big stage, although she couldn't sustain her momentum in the final. Seeking to rebound from her disappointment, Anisimova secured victories over Lulu Sun in straight sets and then over Emma Raducanu, setting up her match against Svitolina. During the match, both players exchanged service breaks early on. Anisimova missed opportunities to capitalize on three consecutive break points, which could have given her a 4-3 lead in the first set. Svitolina eventually secured a crucial break in the final game of the set, taking the lead. From that point onward, Svitolina dominated the match, winning fi...