By Alberto Amalfi | Sunday, April 14, 2019
Amanda Anisimova showed staying power to capture her maiden WTA title on the red clay of Bogota.
The 17-year-old Anisimova battled back from a set and a break down to beat Astra Sharma, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, to take the title.
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The victory will vault the 76th-ranked Anisimova to a career-high rank of No. 54.
"I had an unbelievable week here," Anisimova said afterward. "I mean second WTA final, it was an incredible experience and I love playing here in South America."
In a battle of two players playing for their maiden championships, Anisimova actually grew stronger as the match progressed. Changing direction, the teenager drove the ball down both lines with authority.
Contesting her second career final, Anisimova answered a one-set, 2-3 deficit by roaring through 10 of the final 12 games.
The final matched the resilience Anisimova showed all week.
The sixth-seeded American went the distance in four of five tournament victories, scoring three-set wins over former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki,Maria Camila Osorio Serrano, Brazilian qualifier Beatriz Haddad Maia and Sharma, who won the doubles title with Australian compatriot Zoe Hives.