Belinda Bencic v Amanda Anisimova Extended Highlights (2R) | Australian Open 2022
Extended highlights as Belinda Bencic takes on Amanda Anisimova in the second round of the Australian Open 2022.
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Been a huge A.A. fan for a while. Such a Pleasure to see her playing AMAZING tennis!
So happy to see Anisimova winning again, she’s got a great game, just needed the confidence back and this will help!
Agree. In fact, better than expected. She's no doubt talented, ranked 20s as a teenager. Then, lost her edge & her rank plummeted. Bencic was on good form & confident herself, aiming at coming back to top 10. This win is, in that sense, very significant. She may lead post-Serena America. Well done! Naomi will test her fitness, then if only if won, Barty! Tough draw indeed! Good luck
She needed time to mourn her father. I feel for her so much and am happy to see her fulfilling her potential.
@@HS-ie8tj yes, that's a reminder. And she's back (beat Naomi in an emphatic way)!
@@HS-ie8tj think about your dad being your coach then losing him. I can imagine it was hard accepting a new coach.
Amanda's backhand down the line is just amazing.
Anisimova showed a lot of patience and smart strokes! Both factors were fundamental for her winning!
@ Marco - I agree. And her patience, ground strokes and shot selection will be the things that frustrate Osaka in Round 3.
@@m.w.976 not if osaka is having a good serve x forehand day
@@user-mk9hv8sl5p You are right about Osaka's serve and forehand. I can't and won't deny that. After all, when it's firing, her serve is the best - second only to Serena's. But, here is a Fun Fact: Against Bencic, Animisova hit 7 aces, winning 74% of her 1st serves and made 24 unforced errors. Osaka, against Brengle hit 8 aces, winning 78% of her first serves. Oh, and committed 32 unforced errors (that's just 'unforced' errors). So, if Animisova stay on the course, stay patient and continue to play with intensity, well ...... everyone is well aware how emotionally fragile Osaka can get - and let the racquet throwing begin. Revisit 2021 U.S. Open Round 3 (Osaka vs Fernandez). The End.
@@m.w.976 SHE DID IT!
Yes! She is back. So good to see her playing well again.
HUGE ! masterful and not easy. Belinda would have pulled that win with many other top ranked players but Amanda did well. Wow. Impressive.
And huge assets, too.
Good to see Anisimova playing well again.
BB looked to be bothered by hip or back problem, but AA was hitting some nice shots.
I would say I could see Anisimova going deep in the draw but Osaka's next, should be interesting.
Anisimova has sooo much firepower and accuracy. I think she’s going to make a deep run and possibly a few upsets
I cannot believe that. That is an insanely well played match. Queen of the returns and of maturity at a young age! Kudos to you queen anisimova. No joke. Hope to see you play some day. Respect. Love. ASAP $$$$$ lol - (edit : wait i saw you play in Montreal... i almost jumped the security fence to try to get you to sign my flag).
From the cloth to hat, to body outline, skin color, to the swing preparation both forehand & backhand, I cannot tell the different between these 2. I use racket to see who is who. It's like watching twins playing each other. The Pliskova twins come to mind, but that's left handed and right handed, so it's easy to tell, and Karolina is a bit slimmer.
I’m the guessing the stake to win got even higher when they saw they were wearing the same outfit lol. Good job by Anisimova!
Belinda may not have been 100% this match, but I loved her attitude. Well played from both players.
beautiful smile Anisimova and super winning.
Yes Amanda! Knew she could do it
Anisimova has some GS potential if she picks up some varieties and improvisations.
Not a good mover. Weak defense.
Awesome Amanda🐨
This is the type of early matchup that shows this is not a very fast court. Bencic likes fast hard courts with lower bounces- like Tokyo lol. Anisimova plays with more topspin. It’s slightly slower and bounces higher. Bencic would hit a bit shot and Anisimova would have time to get it and hit a good shot back. They have really changed these courts for Djokovic/Nadal
Bencic is also clearly injured
Yeah, the courts have been slowed down tremendously. And coincidentally, it does favour players like Novak and Rafa.
exactly. Bencic can play really well on fast court.
Positive body language 🎾😎
I think it's cute how these guys decided to wear matching outfits!
Well done Anisimova . I don't like the absolute control that Nike has over what they wear . These two were so similar they looked like twins in the long shots and impossible to tell them apart .
Anisimova is on a collision course with Barty. Could be interesting, but I think Barty's superior movement and tennis IQ will win out. [edit]: Scratch that. She's up against Osaka. Unless she can really dig deep, that's probably as far as she'll go...
Congrats to Anisimova! Osaka should send her a 'Thank You' note for dispatching Bencic. . Stay on course, Anisimova, stay on course. Osaka doesn't move as well as Bencic, nor does she present a variety of shots - it's just 'bang bang' from the baseline. Osaka is a big woman with a lot of power. If Anisimova can absorb the power, she should be just fine in Round 3. GO ANISIMOVA, GO!
They’re wearing identical outfits. Kind of reminds of the Swiatek-Dart match.
It's a very nice win for Amanda. What a draw Bencic then Naomi then Barty? WTF! Lol.
Anisimova ❤
On the 22 shot rally I forgot who was who. Don't like the matching uniforms lol
The last 2 points, why Bencic served to Anisimova's forehand? She fired a winner at deuce and Bencic served straight to Anisimova's forehand again. Another winner from Anisimova. Sometimes, one or two bad points can take away a chance to win a match.
I hate these players wearing the same cloth and cap. I have a hard time to keep track which one.
I agree, hated everyone in the US open wearing the same Nike outfit, Serena would never show up wearing the same outfit as someone else lol. Literally Sloane, simona, Aryna, I think mugurza and a few others all had the same thing on in different colors. So annoying like why is mike putting everyone in the same outfit?
Yup Knew that was gonna happen....Like to think I did....Kriki
“A contender” you’ve got to be kidding me lmaooooo
What is this thing that several of the women do where they put a knee down on the floor to hit forehands or backhands? Did some coach teach them that? It doesn't work. You are just lowering your contact point to hit the ball, which is not good tennis...
A lot of coaches teach that. It keeps the same swing angle through the ball; it's consistency at the cost of a proper body turn and power. But you're right, some people don't do that. If a forehand can reach down and lift the ball, then so can a backhand.
@@dbeaton1111 but it means you are striking the ball at a lower contact point AND you then have to get up and get your momentum started again. If its anything of good form, why is it that ZERO men do it?
Im pretty sure its to get more power or balance. The men don’t need to do it because they have a lot of power already, but it’s not like u see serena, naomi, or sabalenka do it often, compared to someone like kerber
It’s a response to a powerful deep shot. It allows you to swing through the ball with pace and depth without having to surrender your court position by moving backwards.
It's going to be a close match in the next round. Osaka is on her best surface. She has a more powerful serve, and her groundies are up there with the best. If Osaka plays her A game, then she will be too much, but it might come down to who is mentally stronger. Anisimova has a chance.
" ... who is mentally stronger"? Is that a joke? Are you forgetting the meltdown Osaka had when trying to defend her U.S. Open title in 2021- Round 3, against Fernandez? Animisova most certainly have a chance, and it's wonderful to see her playing well again.
God I can’t tell who’s who, they look like from far away and they r wearing the same thing
white visor Amanda, blue visor Belinda. Think Belinda blue. ;^)
One has larger assets.
Why they are wearing the same outfit? I don’t get it
Will Bencic ever win a slam 😭
Doubt it.
I wish but she’s so underpowered for this WTA tour, I think she’d need the right draw and she’d have to be 100%
Inconsistent. Slow moving, weak defense. Finalist: maybe. Champ: NO
All i was watchin was matching outfits
Bencic played like an amateur, no movement , no power behind her shot, what a waste. Bencic needs to learn from naomi. It's been too long without a slam. Bencic will win us open ,but by luck.
Are they twins?
Both are Slavic
I hate it when they wear the identical outfit.
Looks like the same girl playing on both sides of the net O_*
2 very cute players, this was a dream match for me.
you'll lose your mind if kontaveit meets cirstea, mate.
@@tbwatch88 oh yeah that's cool
I hate when these top elite players wear the same clothes. I can't tell who is whom...lol
Yeah I get that the manufacturers want to have consistency in their kits but I don't know of anybody who doesn't think this looks ridiculous. Can't there be a light and dark versions in case two players sponsored by the same manufacturer play?
@@joellahrman4557 they have like 5 outfits. It was just a coincidence this day.
@@mariahcareylover406 lotta coincidences happening out there, Bencic and Badosa had on the same outfits in Sydney last week. And in Charleston last year. Sorry no way are these women wearing the same exact outfits on court if they could coordinate so they would have on something different.
@@joellahrman4557 there’s a new Nike/Adidas collection each grand slam season. They get around 5 outfits to wear. This may just be the better design which is why everyone may be wearing it.
Why are they wearing the same outfit?
bruhhh their like wearing the same thing, its kinda hard to tell them apart lol
BB has the best legs... easy.
@@villagranvicent bruhhh
Seriously, the same outfit? Only hard core fans who know their playing styles could tell the difference.
they don't exactly text each other what they're wearing pre-match, mate. ahaha. sponsorships, wot?
@@tbwatch88 No but I don't see why there couldn't be a light and dark version of the kit, and then Nike lets the two players know who should wear light and who should wear dark. It just looks ridiculous when this happens, and it happens a lot.
lol, they even have similar physiques from a distance.
You'd think NIke would pay attention to that.
I think Nike fully knows what they're wearing. I guess Nike really wants to push this outfit.
Two have the same outfits. This is annoying. Cannot tell who is who during the match.
36D vs. 36A
same OUTFIT..how boring
if there's one thing I hate, it's my neighbor's original "music"; if there's two, it's idiots who clap for mistakes on court. shame bb had to lose to aa. love both beetches.
Am I the only one to notice these 2 wearing identical outfits? Its not the Oscar's but still a bit uncomfortable id guess
F Australian tyranny. Freedom will win in the end!