Anisimova Withdraws from U.S. Open after Father’s Sudden Passing
<![CDATA[ESPN reports that the father and longtime coach of American Amanda Anisimova has suddenly passed.]]>
Amanda Anisimova’s father and longtime coach Konstantin Anisimov was found dead on Monday, according to an ESPN report that cited her agent’s confirmation. Her withdrawal from the U.S. Open became official on Tuesday.
Official statement on Amanda Anisimova.The US Open family wishes her the best in this most difficult time. pic.twitter.com/JHpZHezrP6
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 20, 2019
Anisimova has been one of the brightest stories on the WTA Tour this year. She reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros and has cracked the Top 25.Anisimova’s family has not made a statement yet.
]]>Anisimova out of US Open after father's death https://t.co/FZB6IJqDye by @alyroe
— Bonnie D. Ford (@Bonnie_D_Ford) August 20, 2019
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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