"I Feel Like It Lasted 10 Years": Anisimova Jokes After Her Revenge Against Pegula in Miami

In Miami, in a baseball stadium transformed for the occasion, Amanda Anisimova experienced an evening she had been waiting for a long time.

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Arthur Millot

le 09/12/2025 à 10h55

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A Revenge... Even If "It Doesn't Count"

Facing Jessica Pegula, her nemesis, the American finally managed to reverse a dynamic that had haunted her for five years. A 6-2, 7-5 victory.

However, it must be noted that this was "only" the Miami Invitational, an exhibition tournament.

"Yes, I feel like I've waited ten years... so it's really nice," she said with a smile.

Before immediately adding: "I'm joking, of course! But Jess is incredible, and it's always a very tough match, even in exhibition."

A Baseball Stadium Transformed for the Occasion

On the other side, Pegula suffered her first defeat against Anisimova, in an absolutely improbable setting: LoanDepot Park, usually dedicated to baseball, where spectators were chatting in all the stands as if they were attending an MLB game.

Pegula herself found it amusing:
"It really feels like a baseball game... and I love it."

Note that the day before, in New Jersey, Pegula had won 10-8 in a super tie-break during another exhibition match against Anisimova.

Below is the History of Their Rivalry

2020: Cincinnati, Pegula victory (7–5, 6–2)

2024: Charleston: Pegula victory (6–3, 4–6, 6–4)

2024: Toronto: Pegula victory in the final (6–3, 2–6, 6–1)