21 Under 21 to Watch in '21: Amanda Anisimova

Baseline is looking ahead to the new year by showcasing 21 players under 21 to watch out for in '21. To make the coveted list, players must be born in 2000 or later.

Since her junior days, Amanda Anisimova has remained a player with promise, and the potential to win Grand Slams.

In 2019, she was just two matches away from claiming her first major title at the 2019 Roland Garros. The teenager took out Aryna Sabalenka in the event's second round, before rolling through more opponents—including two-time major winner Simona Halep in the semifinal.

The American already has one WTA title under her belt and she is the third-youngest player within the Top 100.

Ranking: 30

Age: 19 (August 31, 2001)

What she did in 2020: In her first event of the season, she reached the semifinals of Auckland, falling to eventual champion Serena Williams.

Instagram: @amandaanisimova

Skill Highlights: Anisimova hardly falls far behind the baseline. She is always looking to step into the court and use her powerful groundstrokes to control points. Her forehand and backhand are both hit with consistent depth and speed.

Career Highlights: When she defeated reigning champion Halep at last year's Roland Garros, she became the youngest semifinalist in Paris in over a decade. She also captured the 2017 US Open girls' singles title.