Americans rule WTA! Awesome Amanda Anisimova brings home Qatar 2025 trophy by defeating Jelena Ostapenko

Amanda Anisimova clinched her first WTA 1000 title after defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-4, 6-3 in the Qatar Open final. The American capped off a flawless week in Doha, dropping just one set in the quarterfinals against Marta Kostyuk.

In a final featuring two unseeded players, few would have predicted a title match without Sabalenka, Swiatek, or Gauff. However, both Anisimova and the Latvian delivered an entertaining contest, with the American stepping in to take the crown from Swiatek, who had won the previous three editions.

First set

Anisimova started confidently on serve and was the first to create break opportunities, eventually capitalising on her fourth chance to go up 3-2. However, Ostapenko responded immediately with a break of her own to level the set at 3-3.

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The former French Open champion struggled with her serve, hitting five double faults and landing 63% of her first serves in play, winning 65% of them. In contrast, Anisimova was far more dominant, making 81% of her first serves and winning 76% of those points. The pressure mounted on Ostapenko in a shaky service game at 4-4, allowing Anisimova to break once more before sealing the set 6-4 in just 36 minutes.

Second set

Ostapenko appeared to gain momentum early in the second set, holding serve comfortably and then pushing her opponent to the limit to earn a break. However, the score remained level, with both players exchanging breaks to keep it tied at 2-2. Anisimova’s first-serve percentage also dropped significantly.

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Parity remained until 3-3 when a rain delay forced both players off the court. Upon resumption, Ostapenko seemed to lose her rhythm, while Anisimova came back looking determined to seal the victory. The American quickly secured a crucial break in a tightly contested game and maintained her lead to close out the match 6-4, 6-3, claiming her maiden WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Open.

Anisimova - Ostapenko Match Stats:

As of February 2025, American women have secured several notable titles in the WTA season:

• Adelaide International: Madison Keys kicked off a great season by defeating her compatriot Jessica Pegula in the final.
• Australian Open: Madison Keys clinched her first Grand Slam title by defeating reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final. She achieved a 12-match winning streak.
• Hobart International: McCartney Kessler captured her second WTA Tour title, overcoming second seed Elise Mertens in the final.

*United Cup: A mixed team tournament that started the season, where the U.S. team, led by Coco Gauff, secured the title.

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