{"id":96780,"date":"2026-01-26T09:55:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=96780"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:56:25","slug":"amanda-anisimova-ensures-25-year-australian-open-first-for-u-s-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/01\/26\/amanda-anisimova-ensures-25-year-australian-open-first-for-u-s-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Amanda Anisimova Ends 25-year Australian Open Drought For U.S. Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

American players have stamped their authority on the women\u2019s draw at the Australian Open, with Amanda Anisimova\u2019s fourth-round victory ensuring that four United States players have reached the singles quarterfinals for the first time in 25 years.<\/p>\n

Anisimova advanced in straight sets against China\u2019s Wang Xinyu and now faces fellow American Jessica Pegula in an all-U.S. quarterfinal in Melbourne. Pegula booked her place by defeating defending champion Madison Keys 6-3 6-4, underlining the depth of American talent still alive in the tournament.<\/p>\n

They are joined in the last eight by third seed Coco Gauff and 18-year-old rising star Iva Jovic, meaning half of the remaining field is from the United States and guarantees at least one American place in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

The feat marks a significant moment for U.S. women\u2019s tennis. The last time four or more American women reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open<\/a> was in 2001, when Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles and Lindsay Davenport reached the latter rounds of the draw in a golden era for the sport.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s surge reflects both established pedigree and emerging promise. Gauff continues to carry the mantle as a Grand Slam champion and top seed, Pegula remains one of the most consistent performers on the tour, and Anisimova\u2019s resurgence<\/a> adds further quality. Jovic\u2019s presence, meanwhile, signals the arrival of a new generation prepared to challenge the elite.<\/p>\n

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Gauff faces Ukraine\u2019s Elina Svitolina in her quarterfinal, while Jovic has the toughest assignment of the quartet against World #1 Aryna Sabalenka.<\/p>\n

With four players still in contention and momentum firmly on their side, American women have reasserted their influence on one of tennis\u2019s biggest stages, echoing the dominance last seen at the turn of the century.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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