The Tennis Podcast US Open Day 11 - Anisimova buries double bagel demons
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Sep 4, 2025 The excitement heats up as Amanda Anisimova prepares for her semi-final showdown against Naomi Osaka, following her stunning comeback against Iga Swiatek. The pod discusses Anisimova's resilience and mental growth, contrasting with Naomi's own challenging journey. The men's matches also stir discussion, highlighting Félix Auger-Aliassime's tense victory. Predictions for both semi-finals reveal the thrilling dynamics at play, with a focus on the emotional stakes and crowd influences at the US Open.
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Rapid Psychological Recovery
- Amanda Anisimova overcame her Wimbledon double-bagel in 53 days by changing movement and aggression patterns on court.
- Her improved forehand, backhand and willingness to step in on second serves produced an elite-level performance.
Tactical Shift Wins The Match
- Anisimova neutralised Swiatek by attacking second serves and using flatter, faster groundstrokes that stay low.
- Those tactical and technical adjustments exposed Swiatek's weaker serve and changed the matchup dynamic.
Facing The Final: Exposure Therapy
- Catherine describes Anisimova's post-Wimbledon coping: laughing with friends, then compartmentalising before finally watching the final back.
- That exposure therapy, plus rewatching her own highlights, helped her face the match and regain confidence.