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Amanda Anisimova

Full name	Amanda Kay Victoria Anisimova
Country (sports)	United States
Residence	Aventura, Florida, US
Born	(2001-08-31) August 31, 2001 (age 23) Freehold Township, New Jersey, US
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Turned pro	2016
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Hendrik Vleeshouwers
Prize money	US$ 6,517,266
Singles
Career record	184–109 (62.8%)
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	No. 13 (16 June 2025)
Current ranking	No. 13 (16 June 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2019, 2022, 2024)
French Open	SF (2019)
Wimbledon	QF (2022)
US Open	3R (2020)
Doubles
Career record	4–8 (33.33%)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 386 (June 24, 2019)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2019)
French Open	2R (2019, 2021)
US Open	1R (2017)
Mixed doubles
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2020)
US Open	1R (2017, 2018)

Amanda Kay Victoria Anisimova (born August 31, 2001) is an American professional tennis player. She has achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 13. Amanda has won three titles on the WTA Tour, which is the top level of women's tennis. This includes a big WTA 1000 event, the 2025 Qatar Ladies Open.

As a junior player, Amanda was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world. She won the 2017 US Open girls' singles title. In professional tennis, she became well-known at the 2018 Indian Wells Open. At just 16 years old, she beat a top-10 player for the first time. She won her very first professional title in April 2019 at the Copa Colsanitas, when she was 17.

Amanda made a big splash at the Grand Slam tournaments in 2019. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round. Later that year, at the French Open, she surprised everyone by beating the defending champion, Simona Halep. This made her the youngest player to reach the semifinals at that tournament in over ten years. In 2022, she again reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. She also made it to the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships that year.

Early Life and Tennis Start

Amanda Anisimova was born in Freehold Township, New Jersey. Her parents, Olga Anisimova and Konstantin Anisimov, moved to the United States from Russia. They wanted to give their older daughter, Maria, better opportunities. Maria later played college tennis.

Amanda started playing tennis when she was five years old. She says her older sister, Maria, inspired her to pick up a racket. Her family moved to Florida when she was very young. This move helped Amanda and her sister find more places to train and work with different coaches. For a long time, her father was her main coach. Her mother also helped her with coaching.

Junior Tennis Success

Amanda was a very successful junior player. She reached a high ranking of No. 2 in the world in 2016. When she was 14, she won a big junior tournament called the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano. This was a surprise because she was ranked outside the top 300 at the time.

In 2016, she continued to do well. She won the Copa del Café and reached the final of the Copa Gerdau. Because of these strong results, she was the No. 2 seed at the French Open. She became the first American girl to reach the final there since 2002.

At 15, Amanda won two more important junior titles. She won the Yucatán Cup in late 2016 and the Copa Gerdau in early 2017. She finished her junior career by winning her first major title at the US Open. She won the girls' singles event without losing a single set. Amanda was also part of the United States team that won the 2017 Junior Fed Cup.

Becoming a Professional Player

2016–2017: First Steps in Pro Tennis

In 2016, Amanda got a special entry, called a wildcard, into the qualifying rounds of the US Open. This was her first professional tournament. At just 14, she won her first match against a player ranked much higher than her.

In 2017, she reached her first professional final at a smaller tournament in Brazil. A few weeks later, she got another wildcard into the Miami Open. This was her first time playing in the main draw of a WTA Tour event.

During the clay-court season, Amanda did very well. She reached two finals in a row at smaller tournaments. These results helped her get into the top 300 of the WTA rankings. She made her Grand Slam main draw debut at the French Open. She was the youngest player to play in the main draw there since 2005. Later that year, she won her first professional title in Sacramento, California, when she was still 15 years old.

2018: Breaking into the Top 100

Anisimova at the 2018 US Open

Amanda started 2018 strong. She played well at some smaller events, which earned her a wildcard into the Indian Wells Open. At this big tournament, she became the youngest player to reach the fourth round since 2005. She beat two higher-ranked players, including No. 9 Petra Kvitová. This was her first win against a top-10 player.

She also got a wildcard into the Miami Open. She won her first match there but had to stop playing due to a foot injury. This injury kept her off the court for four months. When she returned in July, she quickly started winning again.

In September, at the Japan Women's Open, Amanda reached her first WTA final. She was only 17. She beat the top seed and world No. 41, Zhang Shuai, in the semifinals. After this great performance, she entered the top 100 rankings for the first time.

2019: First WTA Title and French Open Semifinal

Anisimova at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

Amanda started 2019 by reaching the quarterfinals at the Auckland Open. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round. She won her first three matches easily, including a big win over world No. 11 Aryna Sabalenka.

In April, Amanda won her first career title at the Copa Colsanitas in Colombia. She had never won a match on clay at the WTA level before this tournament. She won four of her five matches in three sets, showing great determination.

Her biggest achievement of the year came at the French Open. She became the youngest semifinalist there since 2006. She again beat Aryna Sabalenka and then upset the defending champion and world No. 3, Simona Halep. She played very well, not losing a set until the semifinals. There, she lost to the eventual champion, Ashleigh Barty. This amazing run pushed her ranking up to No. 26 in the world.

The second half of 2019 was more challenging. She dealt with a back injury. In August, she withdrew from the US Open due to a personal family matter. Despite this, she reached a career-high ranking of No. 21.

2020–2021: Navigating Challenges

Anisimova at the 2020 Australian Open

Amanda started 2020 strong at the Auckland Open. She reached the semifinals, where she played against the legendary Serena Williams. In 2020 and 2021, she reached the third round of the French Open and the US Open. These years were a bit tougher for her, and her ranking dropped out of the top 75.

2022: Wimbledon Quarterfinal and Comeback

Amanda had a fantastic start to 2022. She reached the final of the Melbourne Summer Set 2 and won her second career singles title. At the Australian Open, she surprised everyone by beating the defending champion, Naomi Osaka. This was the second time she had beaten a defending champion at a major tournament. She then lost to the world No. 1, Ashleigh Barty, in the fourth round. Her ranking jumped up to No. 41.

During the clay-court season, she continued to impress. At the Charleston Open, she beat Aryna Sabalenka again. At the Madrid Open, she had her fifth career win against a top-10 player, once more defeating Aryna Sabalenka. She also beat Victoria Azarenka.

At the French Open, she defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the first round. She reached the fourth round there. Her grass-court season was also very successful. At Wimbledon, she came back from a set down to beat Coco Gauff. She then reached the quarterfinals for the first time in her career at Wimbledon.

2023: Taking a Break

The year 2023 was difficult for Amanda. She struggled with her form and lost early in several tournaments. In May, she announced that she would be taking a break from tennis. She explained that she needed time to rest and take care of her mental health, as she was feeling "burnout."

2024: Strong Return to Tennis

Anisimova serving at the 2024 Washington Open

Amanda made a great return to tennis in 2024. She won her first match back at the Auckland Open. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round again, showing she was back in top form.

She continued her comeback at the Washington Open, reaching her first quarterfinal in two years. Then, at the Canadian Open in Toronto, she had an incredible run. She reached her first-ever WTA 1000 final! She beat several top players, including Aryna Sabalenka. She was the lowest-ranked player to reach the final there in 40 years. After this amazing performance, her ranking jumped back into the top 50.

2025: First WTA 1000 Title and Top 15 Debut

Amanda started 2025 by reaching her first quarterfinal of the season at the Hobart International. She then achieved a huge milestone: she won her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Ladies Open. She beat Jelena Ostapenko in the final. This win helped her reach the top 20 in the world rankings.

She continued her strong play at the Charleston Open, reaching the semifinals. After the French Open, where she reached the fourth round for the third time, Amanda made her debut in the top 15 rankings. She also reached her first final on grass courts at the Queen's Club Championships.

Playing Style

Anisimova hitting a backhand return

Amanda Anisimova is known for her aggressive style of play. She hits the ball very hard from the back of the court. Her two-handed backhand is especially powerful and accurate. She can hit many winners with it, especially down the line. Her forehand is also strong and she can hit it with sharp angles.

Amanda is very fast around the court and has quick footwork. This helps her keep rallies going until she finds a chance to hit a winning shot. One of her best skills is returning serves. She can hit powerful returns, especially on second serves. Her clean hitting and strong groundstrokes make her a tough opponent on any tennis surface.

Personal Life

Amanda Anisimova is currently dating Tyler Roos. He was a contestant on The Amazing Race Australia. Tyler is also the son of Paul Roos, a famous Australian rules football player.

In 2023, Amanda took a break from professional tennis. She said she needed to focus on her well-being and mental health. She returned to playing tennis in 2024.

Sponsors

Amanda Anisimova has several sponsors. Nike provides her with clothing and shoes. Wilson sponsors her racquets. She is also sponsored by Gatorade and Therabody.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Singles

See also

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