Unfortunately for the American, those winners soon turned to unforced errors, as mistakes crept into her game, allowing Sabalenka<\/a> to seal the win.<\/p>\n After the tournament finished, fans marvelled at an astonishing statistic, which showed that Anisimova<\/a> had a faster backhand at the US Open than ATP stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.<\/p>\n Weighing in with his thoughts, Naomi Osaka\u2019s<\/a> former coach has explained how Anisimova\u2019s backhand topped the charts at Flushing Meadows.<\/p>\n Patrick Mouratoglou says Amanda Anisimova hits her backhand with \u2018no spin\u2019<\/p>\n On Instagram, Patrick Mouratoglou<\/a> gave his verdict on Anisimova\u2019s backhand numbers.<\/p>\n \u201cThe stats showed this year that one woman is hitting shots faster than [Carlos] Alcaraz and [Jannik] Sinner, Amanda Anisimova,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Average backhand speed at the US OpenAmanda Anisimova \u2013 77 mphJannik Sinner \u2013 75 mphCarlos Alcaraz \u2013 73 mph<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not surprised when it comes to her backhand. It\u2019s a shot she trusts 1,000,000%. She goes full, and she doesn\u2019t apply spin.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ball is very low over the net, travels faster because there is no spin. So there is less security, more risk, more pace.\u201d<\/p>\n The Frenchman praised Anisimova for having some of the best timing on the WTA Tour.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst, her court position, very close to the line, and stepping in. Second, the level of risk; she\u2019s a very high-risk player. And her timing, like [Jessica] Pegula<\/a>, for me, they are the two players with the best timing on tour,\u201d said Mouratoglou.<\/p>\n \u201cThey have such timing, so they hit the ball perfectly every time and this produces incredible pace.\u201d<\/p>\n Mouratoglou proceeded to explain the differences between the men\u2019s and women\u2019s game.<\/p>\n \u201cThe thing is, yes, there are women who hit shots faster than Alcaraz and Sinner. Even though it\u2019s difficult to believe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cBut with a much higher percentage of risk. And it\u2019s not a bad idea when it comes to women\u2019s tennis, because men move incredibly fast.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, to open the court fast in the women\u2019s game, early in the rally, it\u2019s often a very good tactic.\u201d<\/p>\n Anisimova\u2019s backhand fired her to a second consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open.<\/p>\n![\"Aryna](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2233470474-1024x633.jpg\")
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