(CNN) — American adolescent Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn in the US Open after the sudden passing of her dad and trainer Konstantin Anisimov.
One of the most talented tennis players on the planet — she became the youngest woman to achieve the French Open semifinals for 13 years this season — the 17-year-old Anisimova had been expected to take part this season.
“We’re shocked and stunned by the unexpected death of our dad,” read a statement by the Anisimova household. “We appreciate the outpouring of love and support during this tough period and ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you.”
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Anisimov had moved into the US together with eldest daughter Maria and his wife Olga out of Moscow in 1998. Amanda was born in New Jersey three decades less than two weeks before the September 11 terror strikes.
The family moved to Florida when Anisimova had been three. She speaks both Russian and English.
By reaching the last 16 at the Australian Open showing signs of genius Anisimova broke this season. She is the world No. 24 at the WTA rankings.
After the dreadful news of Monday, the tennis world quickly expressed its sympathy with Nick Kyrgios and Maria Sharapova tweeting messages of service.
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Additionally, her fellow American teenager Cori”Coco” Gauff tweeted”deepest condolences to the Anisimova family during this tragic time.”
The US Open starts on August 26.
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