By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_now | Friday, May 30, 2025
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Amateur artist Amanda Animova It is painting an inspiring clay return to Paris.
The Protected Animova Clara Tauson 7-6 (4), 6-4 to charge in the fourth round of Roland Garros for the first time since 2022.
Ranked a high career no. 16, Animova more than doubled Tauson’s dangerous winner-38 to 16th and spoiled three times.
Her seventh competition Roland Garros, Animova set up a blocking match against world no. 1 Sabalenka.
Previously, Sabalenka softened Tricky Lefty Olga Danilovice 6-2, 6-3 being lit in Roland Garros’s fourth round for the third straight year.
The big champion three times Sabalenka has submitted only 10 games to three tournaments while she looks prompted to gather the title of her daughters Roland Garros.
23-year-old Animova is 5-2 Lifetime vs Sabalenka, winning three of their four clash clashes.
The fourth round match is a match of Roland Garros 2019 that saw Traicova Sweep Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2. A 17-year-old then Animova electrified Paris that summer by reaching the semifinals and taking a group from the eventual Ash Barty champion before bending into three groups.
Controlling the Center of the Court – and playing the proactive below the line car will be two keys when Tracenah and Sabalenka Square out for a quarterfinal place.
“We’re both a few big strokes, so I’m sure we will go to it back and forth,” Animova said. “Yes, (it is) definitely one of the best now.
“She’s No. 1. I feel like it’s always a good match. I really enjoy the fight and challenge she brings. I’m just waiting eagerly. Hope I can bring a game of me. Hope it will be a good match.”
Twelve Americans – seven women and five men – advanced in the third round of Roland Garros. Only the second time since 1991 (14) that 12 or more Americans have reached the third round in French Open.
Animova, who defeated the French Open 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko, to win the WTA 1000 title in Doha earlier this year, is enjoying her best season after suffering burns that forced her to leave sport and follow her love for art.
Tennis had become “unbearable” for her after experiencing the burning since the summer of 2022, Animova said.
“I really didn’t feel good in October 2022 I think,” Animova said. “So it was quite time. It took a long time for me to make that decision. Of course it’s a big decision to leave the game I think at any moment.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s in the middle of the season or Preseason because we really never have rest time.”
These days, Animova seems to be enjoying herself more in court and has reached her schedule to give herself more mental breaks.
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You can track the actual journey of joy of trace of Tracemova again in the last August.
Pressing the shots with conviction, Animova surprised Sabalenka 6-4 of the second seed, 6-2 to progress to her daughter WTA 1000 in Toronto-first first-level tournament since 2022 Charleston. Nr. 139 Animova became the lower -ranking wife to reach the Canadian open semifinal since then No 937 Sloane Stephens in 2017 and has continued to fly since.
Wait for the balls to bread when the supreme shooters and explosive energy players face.
Interestingly, Animova has scored all three of her right victories this week at the cozy court of court 14, where she has enjoyed strong support.
In the face of world no. 1 Sabalenka, probably in the Philippe Chaterrier Court, gives Aniimova a chance to display her game on the largest red clay scene in the sport.
“Always is always special to play someone who ranks first in the world. Not often do you have to do it, so I really try to embrace the opportunity and experience,” Animova said. “It will also be in a big court. I like to play in big stadiums.
“I will simply try to get there and really enjoy the atmosphere and enjoy the crowd. And, yes, try to fight.
“I would say it’s always a little different and special when playing against the best players.”
