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Anisimova Claims First WTA 1000 Title, Stumbles in Dubai

2/17/2025

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Amanda Anisimova celebrated a thrilling victory at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, clinching her first WTA 1000 title. However, her momentum faltered in the Dubai Duty Free Championships, where she fell to McCartney Kessler in the first round. Anisimova attributed her loss to the rapid schedule and insufficient preparation, even as she proudly entered the Top 20 rankings for the first time.

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Amanda Anisimova celebrated a thrilling victory at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, clinching her first WTA 1000 title. However, her momentum faltered in the Dubai Duty Free Championships, where she fell to McCartney Kessler in the first round. Anisimova attributed her loss to the rapid schedule and insufficient preparation, even as she proudly entered the Top 20 rankings for the first time.