Anisimova after easing past Kasatkina to reach ASB Classic quarter-finals: "I'm happy with how I mixed up my variety in my game"

Anisimova is currently in the top 25 and won her first title last year at the age of only 17 and looked to be a class above; she was pleased with how her game went.

"I'm happy with how I mixed up my variety in the game," she said afterwards. "I was trying to come into the net; that's what I've been working on and I was happy I was able to transition well. She has a lot of tricks up her sleeve; I was trying to match my game to hers a little bit so I could stay in the rhythm and then create the shots I wanted to hit."

The American withdrew from the US Open following the death of her father last August and ended her year early as a result not accepting her invitation to the WTA Elite Trophy but with her form to start the 2020 season, she could be a potential outside bet for the Australian Open.

Next up for the 18-year old is a player who also previously reached prominence in a short period of time in Eugenie Bouchard but currently sits at World No.267 after snapping a losing streak with victory over Caroline Garcia and Anisimova is excited to face the Canadian.

"Definitely she's playing well," added Anisimova. "It should be exciting to play another new player."

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