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October 20, 2019 | Empowerment

(CNN) — American adolescent Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the US Open after the sudden death of her dad and trainer Konstantin Anisimov. Among the very talented tennis players on earth — she became the youngest woman to get to the French Open semifinals earlier this season — that the Anisimova was expected to take part after this month. “We’re shocked and saddened by the unexpected passing of our dad,” read a statement from the Anisimova household. “We appreciate the outpouring of support and love during this challenging period and ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you.” Tennis world responds Anisimov had moved together with his wife Olga and eldest daughter Maria from Moscow in 1998 to the US. Amanda was born in New Jersey three years less than fourteen days before the September 11 terror attacks. When Anisimova was , the family moved to Florida, a tennis . She speaks both English and Russian. Showing signs of brilliance Anisimova fell into the mainstream by reaching the final 16 in the Australian Open, before enjoying her streak at Roland Garros. She is the planet No. 24 in the WTA rankings. After the dreadful news of Monday, the tennis world immediately expressed its sympathy for the Anisimova household, with Maria Sharapova and Nick Kyrgios tweeting messages of support. READ Additionally, her fellow American teenager Cori”Coco” Gauff tweeted”deepest condolences to the Anisimova family during this tragic moment.” The US Open starts on August 26. Read more: http://midriks.com/rugby-world-cup-2019-warren-gatland-shocked-as-rob-howley-sent-home/

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