Mboko knocks out Anisimova 6-4, 6-1 Round of 16 in Indian Wells
Amanda Anisimova from the United States is seeking her first title in the desert and her third title in the desert. 1000 grade. Last season, she won her first two wins: Doha (defeated Ostapenko) and China (defeated Noskova). Her opponent, Canada’s Victoria Mboko, won her first title on home soil last August in Montreal (beating Osaka) and reached the final in Doha last month (beating Muchova).
Anisimova, who is only 24 years old, reached two Grand Slam finals last season (Wimbledon) & us Public) and achieved the highest ranking in his career#4and was voted 2025 Women’s Tennis Association Most improved player. She is currently ranked sixth.
Mboko, who was only 19 years old, was elected 2025 Rookie of the Year. She started last season ranked #Chapter 333completed #18currently ranked at a career high#10.
This was their first tour-level meeting. Anisimova won the toss and elected to serve. She reaches game point 40-30 She had a wonderful cross-court forehand, but only scored five points before winning her first ace. In a sign of things to come, she repeatedly struggled to hold serve while Mboko won two straight shots.
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Team USA committed three unforced errors and faced a tie, but held on 2-1while the Canadians insisted 30 to level. Anisimova opened with an incredible inside forehand and added two more winners to seal the match. 30 for 3-2.
Mboko seamlessly transitions from defense to attack with his impeccable court coverage. She opened with a huge inside forehand, and although she sent two double faults and faced a deuce, she held on. 3-3 Serve with the monsters.
Anisimova continued her success at the net, but dropped serve after four consecutive unforced errors. Mboko serves with the new ball and double faults again, but her first ace 118 mph, easy to maintain 15 Consolidate rest time 5-3.
Anisimova served and held serve, opening the game with an Ace and taking the lead. 40-15 But they suffered a draw before barely holding on to their position. It was a display of composure, power and precision that Mboko displayed with ease. 15 to ensure device safety.
Irritated and frustrated by the increasing number of unforced errors, Anisimova lost her serve at the start of the second set. Mboko opened the set with a forehand half-volley winner and easily held on to it with her second ace. 15 to consolidate the breakthrough.
Anisimova double-faulted for the first time, but eventually hit three winners, including two aces. Mboko made two consecutive backhand errors in the fourth opening and faced a break point after a fourth double fault, but still held on to three consecutive aces.
The pitch erupted in cheers and applause as the teenager continued to impress and the veteran continued to work hard. Anisimova reaches again 40-30 But he lost his serve due to a second double fault.
Mboko missed out 3/6 First start, including her fifth double fault, but held on 30 Consolidate rest time 5-1. Anisimova collapsed after serving to hold the match. She faced three match points after two consecutive backhand errors and lost the game on a forehand error.
Mboko mesmerized the crowd with his brilliant moves, powerful serves and powerful groundstrokes. She advanced to the quarterfinals with her fifth top-10 win in her first tournament appearance. world#10 Is the first Canadian to reach the quarterfinals since Bianca Andreescu won the title at 19 2019.
Next is the world#1. Aryna Sabalenka won their only previous match in straight sets at the Australian Open in January. With a spot in the penultimate round now up for grabs, it’s shaping up to be an intense, hard-hitting showdown between two of the game’s elite.
