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Amanda Anisimova

Anisimova at the 2024 DC Open
Full name	Amanda Kay Victoria Anisimova
Country (sports)	United States
Residence	Aventura, Florida, US
Born	(2001-08-31) August 31, 2001 (age 24) 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$ 8,702,656
Singles
Career record	200-114
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	No. 4 (September 8, 2025)
Current ranking	No. 4 (September 8, 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	4R (2019, 2022, 2024)
French Open	SF (2019)
Wimbledon	F (2025)
US Open	F (2025)
Doubles
Career record	4–8
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)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2020)
US Open	1R (2017, 2018, 2025)

Amanda Kay Victoria Anisimova (born August 31, 2001) is an American professional tennis player. She achieved her highest singles ranking of world No. 4 on September 8, 2025. Amanda became a two-time Grand Slam singles finalist in 2025, reaching the finals at Wimbledon and the US Open. She has won three WTA Tour titles, including a big WTA 1000 event at the Qatar 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. She first gained attention in 2018 at the Indian Wells Open. There, at just 16 years old, she defeated a top-10 player, Petra Kvitová. Amanda's big breakthrough came in 2019 at the Australian Open. She reached the fourth round by beating Aryna Sabalenka, who was a strong contender for the title. At the French Open, she surprised Simona Halep, the defending champion, to become the youngest semifinalist there in over ten years.

After a temporary break from the sport for health reasons, Amanda returned and achieved her best results in 2025. This included reaching the Wimbledon final, winning the Doha title, and entering the top 10 rankings.

All About Amanda Anisimova

Her Early Life and Tennis Journey

Amanda Anisimova was born in Freehold Township, New Jersey, USA. Her parents, Olga and Konstantin, moved to the United States from Russia. They both worked in finance and banking. Neither of them played competitive tennis when they were growing up.

Amanda started playing tennis when she was five years old. She was inspired by her older sister, Maria, who also played tennis. Amanda said, "When I was little, she was playing tennis. I always saw her playing, and I wanted to do it too." Her family moved to Florida in 2004. This move gave Amanda and her sister more chances to train and find good coaches. Her father was her main coach when she was a junior player. Her mother also helped with coaching.

Junior Tennis Success

Amanda became a very successful junior tennis player. In 2016, she reached a career-high ranking of No. 2 in the world for junior players. When she was 14, she won a major junior tournament called the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano.

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, Amanda was the No. 2 seed at the French Open. She became the first American girl to reach the final there since 2002.

Winning the US Open Girls' Title

At 15, Amanda won two more big 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 final against fellow American Coco Gauff without losing a single set in the whole tournament. Amanda was also part of the US team that won the 2017 Junior Fed Cup.

Becoming a Professional Tennis Player

Early Steps on the Pro Tour (2016-2017)

In 2016, Amanda received a special invitation to play in the qualifying rounds of the US Open. This was her first professional tournament. At just 14 years old, she won her first match against a player ranked No. 124 in the world.

In 2017, Amanda reached her first professional final at a tournament in Brazil. A few weeks later, she played in her first main draw match on the WTA Tour at the Miami Open. She also earned a spot in the main draw of 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.

Breaking into the Top 100 (2018)

Amanda started 2018 strong. At the Indian Wells Open, she became the youngest player to reach the fourth round since 2005. She defeated the world No. 9, Petra Kvitová, for her first win against a top-10 player. An injury later that year kept her out of play for four months.

She returned in July and continued to improve. At the Japan Women's Open, she reached her first WTA Tour final. She beat the top seed, Zhang Shuai, in the semifinals. After this great performance, she entered the top 100 rankings for the first time.

First Big Wins and Grand Slam Semifinal (2019)

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

She then won her first career title at the Copa Colsanitas in Colombia. She won four of her five matches in three sets, showing great determination. Amanda then had an amazing run at the French Open. She became the youngest semifinalist there since 2006. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka again and then upset the defending champion and world No. 3, Simona Halep. She reached a career-high ranking of No. 26 after this tournament.

Later in 2019, Amanda faced a personal loss and withdrew from the US Open. She ended her year early but still reached as high as No. 21 in the world.

Continuing Her Journey (2020-2021)

Amanda started 2020 well, reaching the semifinals of the Auckland Open. She continued to play in major tournaments, reaching the third round at the US Open and the Australian Open.

A Strong Comeback and New Titles (2022)

Amanda began 2022 by winning her second career singles title at the Melbourne Summer Set 2. At the Australian Open, she surprised the 2019 and 2021 champion, Naomi Osaka, in a tough three-set match. This was the second time she had beaten a defending champion at a major tournament. She reached the fourth round there.

During the clay-court season, Amanda continued her strong play. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka twice and also beat Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins. She reached the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open and the Italian Open. At the French Open, she again defeated Naomi Osaka in the first round and reached the fourth round.

On grass, Amanda reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the first time in her career. She defeated Coco Gauff in the third round before losing to Simona Halep.

Taking a Break and Returning Strong (2023-2024)

In May 2023, Amanda announced she was taking a break from tennis. She shared that she needed time for her mental health and to recover from feeling overwhelmed. She returned to playing tennis in January 2024.

Upon her return, Amanda showed great form. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round. She had impressive wins over Liudmila Samsonova and Paula Badosa. Later in 2024, she reached her first career WTA 1000 final at the Canadian Open in Toronto. She defeated several top players, including Aryna Sabalenka, before losing in the final to Jessica Pegula. This performance helped her climb back into the top 50 rankings.

Reaching New Heights: Grand Slam Finals (2025)

The year 2025 was a fantastic year for Amanda. She won her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Open, beating Jeļena Ostapenko in the final. This win helped her reach the top 20 in the world rankings.

She continued her success on grass courts, reaching her first final on grass at the Queen's Club Championships. At Wimbledon, Amanda had an incredible run. She reached her first major semifinal in six years and then upset the world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, to reach her first Grand Slam final! Although she lost the final to Iga Świątek, she made her top 10 debut, reaching world No. 7.

In September 2025, Amanda continued her amazing year. She defeated Iga Świątek in the quarterfinals of the US Open, getting a rematch from Wimbledon. She then beat Naomi Osaka in the semifinals to reach her second Grand Slam final of the year. After a tough final against Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda achieved a new career-high ranking of world No. 4 on September 8, 2025.

How Amanda Plays Tennis

Amanda Anisimova is known for her powerful and aggressive style of play. She hits the ball very hard from both sides of the court. Her two-handed backhand is especially strong. She can hit winners with it, especially down the line.

Her forehand is also very powerful. She hits it flat, which means the ball travels fast and she can create sharp angles. Amanda is also very quick around the court. Her fast footwork helps her keep rallies going until she finds a chance to hit a winning shot. She is also great at returning serves, especially second serves. This makes her a tough opponent on any tennis surface.

Life Off the Court

In May 2023, Amanda took a break from professional tennis. She shared that she needed time for her mental health and to recover from feeling overwhelmed. She returned to playing tennis in January 2024, feeling refreshed and ready to compete again.

Sponsors and Gear

Amanda Anisimova is supported by several well-known brands. Nike provides her with clothing and shoes. She uses racquets from Wilson. She also has sponsorships with Gatorade and Therabody.

Amanda's Career Highlights

Grand Slam Singles Results

Grand Slam Singles Finals: 2 (2 runner-ups)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2025	Wimbledon	Grass	Iga Świątek	0–6, 0–6
Loss	2025	US Open	Hard	Aryna Sabalenka	3–6, 6–7(3–7)

WTA 1000 Tournament Finals: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2024	Canadian Open	Hard	Jessica Pegula	3–6, 6–2, 1–6
Win	2025	Qatar Open	Hard	Jeļena Ostapenko	6–4, 6–3

See also

In Spanish: Amanda Anisimova para niños

Images for kids

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  Anisimova at the 2017 French Open

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  Anisimova at the 2018 US Open

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  Anisimova at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

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  Anisimova at the 2020 Australian Open

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  Anisimova serving at the 2024 Washington Open

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  Anisimova hitting a backhand return