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Adorable ‘Game Face’ Surfaces as Aunt Amanda Anisimova Shows Her Class at the Australian Open

Published 01/19/2024, 4:02 AM EST

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While the expectations of the American fans faced a disappointing defeat by the elimination of Jessica Pegula, another WTA star seems to be compensating for the loss. Amanda Anisimova has proved to be in great form as she is running up the stairs of Melbourne. The 22-year-old recently confirmed her spot in the R4 of the event, gaining victories one after the other.

Amanda Anisimova recently stunned fans with an amazing victory against Paula Badosa. As the tennis star secured a position in the R4 of the tournament, she shared an adorable glimpse of a cute toddler fan.

Aunt Amanda Anisimova receives a pretty surprise

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Amanda Anisimova served an amazing defeat to Paula Badosa, locking her position for the next round. Showcasing her excitement in an adorable family moment, Anisimova reshared a cute story on Instagram.

Her toddler nephew couldn’t hide his excitement while watching his aunt’s presence at the Australian Open 2024. Amanda’s sister, Maria Egee, originally posted the story, to which the 22-year-old reacted with a simple ‘Game Face’. The photograph shows the little one standing in front of the TV screen, smiling with joy as he spots his aunt on the courts of Melbourne.

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Maria shared the cute picture of the moment on social media. Along with the pictures she also wrote a caption that said, “No matter the outcome, so cool for the kids to see their aunt Ama on TV.” This touching family connection not only gave fans a look into the backend mood but also added to the already-built excitement for the WTA star.

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As Amanda Anisimova stepped back on the court after an 8-month-long break, the cheers doubled for her. While everyone wanted to hear how she currently feels, the 22-year-old assured them with a positive message. “It’s quite unbelievable after taking some time off, but I’m really feeling good,” she said.

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“The most important thing is I’m enjoying my time out here.” As the tennis star updated fans with a positive of enjoying her experience on the court after keeping herself on the sidelines for a long time, she surely seems to carry high enthusiasm. Now that she has an upcoming challenge lying ahead as she will face Aryna Sabalenka in the next round, it still remains to be seen if she continues to surprise the fans.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, I spent my early childhood days huddled together with my loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal. Such a unique experience forged a lifelong love for the sport in me. Before joining EssentiallySports, I honed my skills while working for a regional website, covering a variety of sports.
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Ananya Giri