Amanda Anisimova Seeks First Win Against Jessica Pegula in Cincinnati Quarterfinal

Amanda Anisimova Seeks First Win Against Jessica Pegula in Cincinnati Quarterfinal

Amanda Anisimova, the American tennis star, is set to face Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open, seeking her first victory against her rival.

What Was Amanda Anisimova Drinking During Her Cincinnati Open Match?

Amanda Anisimova's win over Alex Eala at the Cincinnati Open this week was marked by a curious incident involving a gold-colored carbonated beverage. During a changeover in the second set, cameras caught Anisimova taking a sip of the drink, prompting Tennis Channel commentators Brett Haber and Lindsay Davenport to speculate about its contents. Haber wondered if Anisimova was drinking beer, while Davenport suggested it could be apple cider. However, the broadcast later confirmed that Anisimova was drinking Red Bull.

How to Watch Alex Eala vs. Amanda Anisimova

Alex Eala's next match will place the Filipina star under the lights against one of the WTA Tour's most dangerous power players, Amanda Anisimova. The 21-year-old Eala will face American Anisimova in the Cincinnati Open round of 32 on Monday, Aug. 17, at the P & G Center Court in the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Their first career meeting is scheduled for approximately 8:30 p.m. Eastern. For viewers in the Philippines, Alex Eala vs. Amanda Anisimova is expected to begin Tuesday, Aug. 18, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Philippine time.

Anisimova, Pegula Set All-American Cincinnati Quarterfinal

The rivalry between Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula is coming back to home soil. The two Americans will go head-to-head in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open after both won their Round of 16 matches on Wednesday, setting the stage for their sixth career meeting and first at a U.S. tournament since the 2024 WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz season. Anisimova will come in seeking her first victory against Pegula riding high after a 6-1, 6-4 upset of Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, while Pegula needed to battle for more than 2 hours in her 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 win over Sorana Cirstea.

Anisimova's Recent Form

Amanda Anisimova's three straight wins in Cincinnati mark her most at a tournament since reaching the semifinals at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in February. Her recent form has been a step in the right direction, especially after exiting Wimbledon in the fourth round in a flurry of frustration. Anisimova confessed that beating Noskova was "a step in the right direction" as she approaches the US Open, where she reached the final last year.

Key Takeaways

• Amanda Anisimova will face Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.
• Anisimova is seeking her first victory against Pegula.
• Anisimova has won three consecutive matches in Cincinnati.
• Anisimova's recent form has been a step in the right direction.

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