Anisimova Storms Into Dubai Quarters After Ruthless 70-Minute Masterclass
Power and precision were on full display in Dubai as Amanda Anisimova delivered a statement win that has the rest of the field on alert.
The American star needed just 70 minutes to dispatch Indonesia’s Janice Tjen and book her place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships. From the opening game, Anisimova set the tone. She dictated rallies, stepped inside the baseline and unleashed that trademark backhand that has become one of the most feared shots on the WTA Tour.
Coming into this match, there was intrigue. Tjen had been riding momentum after a confident run and had already proven she could upset higher-ranked opponents. She arrived believing she could test the second seed. But Anisimova had other plans.
This was their first-ever meeting and it quickly became clear who would control the exchanges. Anisimova absorbed pressure with ease, then redirected pace with sharp angles and depth. She kept her service games tight and attacked on return, forcing errors and denying Tjen any rhythm.
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It is worth noting that Anisimova entered this round without having played a prior match in the tournament due to a withdrawal in the earlier stage. Sometimes that can disrupt timing. Instead, she looked fresh, focused and ruthless. There was no sign of rust. Only clarity.
For Anisimova, this performance matters. She has been rebuilding consistency over the past year, showing flashes of brilliance but searching for sustained dominance at the biggest events. Dubai, a WTA 1000 stage, is exactly where statements are made. And this was one.
Her hard-court record over the past season has been solid and her numbers on serve and return continue to improve. But beyond statistics, what stands out is composure. She looked calm between points, decisive in key moments and fully in control of the tempo.
For Tjen, the experience is invaluable. Facing a top-six opponent in this kind of atmosphere provides lessons that rankings cannot measure. But on this day, the gap in power and precision was simply too wide.
Now the focus shifts to the quarterfinals. The draw only gets tougher from here. Yet if Anisimova maintains this level, she will not just be a contender, she will be a favorite.
Stay with us for continuing coverage from Dubai and across the global tennis circuit, as the race for one of the season’s biggest titles intensifies.
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