OMNIUM BANQUE NATIONALE

August 9, 2021

Amanda Anisimova

Press Conference

A. ANISIMOVA/T. Martincova

7-6, 6-4

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. Can you tell us how you feel coming through this first one. You've also had two qualifying matches under your belt. Do you feel like you're hitting your stride on the hard courts here in Montreal?

AMANDA ANISIMOVA: Yeah, I'm feeling really good. I think it was good that I got a couple matches in quallies. I have a couple matches to back me up and give me some confidence in the main draw.

I think I was playing well today. My opponent wasn't feeling too good. I feel sorry for her and I hope she feels better.

I'll build on the last three matches and I'm looking forward to my next round.

Q. You've had a lot of injuries in your career. Can you talk a little bit about your health now. Is everything resolved?

AMANDA ANISIMOVA: Yeah, I've had injuries in the past couple of years. But thank God nothing has been too serious. I was able to overcome them.

I have a good fitness coach now. I've been working with Rob Brandsma. I think that's been going so well for me. I'm very looking forward to working with him.

Yeah, I mean, I feel better and I feel stronger. Hopefully I can just build on that this year. I'm looking forward to this season and US Open.

Q. You've been just outside the top 20. Do you have any goals on where you want to be at the end of this year?

AMANDA ANISIMOVA: At this point I'm just really taking it one match at a time. I really want to have a good run here. I think I'm ready for that. I think my game is there.

I'm feeling good physically and mentally. I'm really hoping I'll have a good run in this US Open Series. Yeah, something to finish off the season pretty well.

Q. What do you feel you have to put together for the next match?

AMANDA ANISIMOVA: Well, I'm still not sure who I play, so we'll figure that out with my coach.

But honestly I'm just going to keep doing what I've been doing in each match: I think just playing my aggressive game style. I think my game fits the courts here. I really like how the courts here feel. I think they're a little bit slower. I like that. I'm just going to step in and be confident.

Yeah, I'm excited for my next match.