I try to appreciate this extra pressure of playing at home," says Anisimova at the US Open

Amanda Anisimova has qualified for the quarterfinals of the US Open, where she will face Iga Swiatek, the player who left her with a very bad memory in the Wimbledon final due to a 6-0, 6-0 defeat.

Interviewed on the court after her victory against Beatriz Haddad Maia, she stated that playing at home can also be an additional pressure: "It's a very special moment. I've never reached this level at the US Open, which is very important.

I know how difficult it is to compete in this Grand Slam, simply because it's in this city, where so much is happening. I feel like I'm playing at home, which puts extra pressure on American players, but I tried to appreciate it from the moment I arrived.

The mixed doubles experience really helped me prepare and get used to the conditions, so for me, reaching the quarterfinals is a dream come true.