(CNN)Emotional Amanda Anisimova is a fellow countryman Coco Gauff to advance to the 16th round at Wimbledon on Saturday. I used Gauff well. ..
The two Americans met in a quality case on the Center Court, but it was Anisimova who won 6-7 (4-7) 6-26-1.
"This is the most special day of my career," Anisimova said after her victory. "Playing Coco Playing on this court is a huge privilege.
" The victory is very special, especially in front of a crowded crowd. You guys were great. "
Gauff, 18 years old Before Anisimova settled down, he started from the better of the two in the first set and took the lead. This was the first time I had a match on Wimbledon's main court.
By the end of the set, the pair had to be separated by a tiebreaker, and Gauff was able to do well before the momentum quickly swung in the opposite direction.
Gauff's first serve began to disappoint her with her second set and it gave her all the opportunities she needed to force her decision set. I gave it to the other party.
Anisimova, ranked 25th in the world, kept his foot on the gas and continued to dominate from the baseline while cutting down an unforced error.
The 20-year-old got better as the match progressed and was able to easily play in the match. The xt round she faces Harmony Tan on Monday.
"There are so many American players active and I'm proud of my country and our way of doing things," Anisimova added.
"It was really special because it was really exciting to have a national clash in this court."
