Agency :
Amanda Anisimova made sure her first appearance on centre court was a memorable one with a come-from-behind victory over fellow American Coco Gauff to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday.
After dropping the first set tiebreaker, the 20th-seeded Anisimova roared back to claim a 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-1 victory to reach the fourth round for her third straight Grand Slam in front of a packed house.
“It was a super tough match today, but it was extremely special to get to play on Centre Court for the first time in my life,” Anisimova said.
“I was trying to soak in every moment that I had. It was extremely special.”
Anisimova, 20, said it was also special to face the 18-year-old Gauff in what is developing into a rivalry, and said the success of American men and woman at the tournament so far had given her a jolt of patriotic pride.
