World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova has pulled out of the Korea Open Tennis Championships, announcing the decision on social media just days after breaking into the Top 5 following her runner-up finish at the US Open. She indicated she was disappointed to miss the event and hopes to return in the future.
Amanda Anisimova’s Performance and Future Goals
Anisimova made her Seoul debut last year, where she upset then-No. 8 seed Yulia Putintseva before retiring from her second-round match against Viktoriya Tomova. This year, her withdrawal comes as a significant moment in her career as she has recently achieved a milestone by entering the Top 5 in the world rankings.
In addition to Anisimova, fellow American McCartney Kessler has also withdrawn from the tournament, citing a schedule change. Late last week, Kessler was added to the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup team to replace Madison Keys. She will join Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Hailey Baptiste, and Taylor Townsend at the Finals in Shenzhen, China, from September 16-21.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek is expected to lead the field at the WTA 500 event in Seoul, showcasing a strong lineup that includes Ekaterina Alexandrova, Clara Tauson, Daria Kasatkina, and defending champion Beatriz Haddad Maia. Main-draw play is set to begin on September 15 at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, promising an exciting tournament for tennis fans.
With Anisimova’s absence, the competition will shift, allowing other players to seize the opportunity to perform well in her stead. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the tournament unfolds and which players rise to the occasion.