Amanda Anisimova (currently the 339th WTA rating) made the first surprise in Melbourne, the American eliminated Ludmila Samsonova, the 13th favorite of the Australian Open.

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Lyudmila Samsonova, favorite 13, was eliminated by Amanda Anisimova

At the age of 22 and former world number 21, Anisimova won in two sets, 6-3, 6-4. The match lasted one hour and 26 minutes.

Amanda Anisimova, who was coached by Darren Cahill in the past, will beat the winner of the match between Nadia Podoroska (63 WTA) and Tamara Zidansek (99 WTA) in the second round.

Know:

• Amanda’s best result at the Australian Open was qualifying for the fourth round of the 2019 and 2022 tournaments.

Quarter-finals if the favorites respect their status

Iga Svyatek (1) – Marketa Vondrousova (7)

Olena Rybakina (3) – Jessica Pegula (5)

Maria Sakkari (8) – Coco Gauf (4)

Ons Zhaber (6) – Aryna Sabalenko (2).

Australian Open 2024 will be held from January 14 to 28. The reigning champions are Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenko.