Amanda Anisimova‘s journey is a testament to raw talent, promise, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.
The 24-year-old rising American tennis star found her breakthrough as a fearless teenager at the 2019 French Open.
But in the years that followed, she has been plagued by personal struggles and inconsistency.
Throughout her journey, fans watched Anisimova navigate a series of highs and lows, often questioning if she would ever fulfill her potential.
In 2025, after years of questions about her potential, those doubts were addressed.
She went on a deep run at Wimbledon, stunning world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka only to get blanked by Iga Swiatek in the final.
However, two months later at the 2025 US Open, payback came when her stunning victory over Swiatek marked another deep run at a major.
Anismova early origins and rising tennis career
Amanda Anisimova was born on August 31, 2001, in Freehold Township, New Jersey, to Russian immigrant parents Olga and Konstantin Anisimov.
Her parents emigrated from Russia to the United States a few years before she was born, in order to give her older daughter, Maria, a better future.
Konstantin became her first coach and guiding influence, nurturing her love for tennis from a young age as they moved to Florida.
Anisimova began playing tennis at the age of five, honing her game in Florida, a hub for tennis development.
Her early exposure to the sport and hard training under her father made a breakthrough after she won the 2017 US Open girls’ singles title.
Amanda Anisimova’s key career snapshots
Rise to prominence: Breakthrough moments and setbacks
Anisimova’s rise to prominence was meteoric, as she stunned the defending champion, Simona Halep, at the 2019 French Open at just 17 years old.
She would later lose to eventual champion Ashleigh Barty at Roland Garros that year, but Anisimova bounced back.
Anisimova would later capture her first WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) title in Bogota, cementing her status as a rising star.
However, tragedy hit Anisimova and her family after Konstantin died due to a heart attack just before the 2019 US Open.
The loss devastated her, and it showed in her game after skipping long stretches of the WTA tour and making early exits at Grand Slam tournaments.
Anisimova’s signature style and strengths
Anisimova’s game has always been built around aggression and clean ball striking.
Her forehand and backhand, struck flat and early, penetrate the court with pace that leaves opponents scrambling.
Unlike most players on the WTA tour who favor a heavy topspin, Anisimova thrives on taking time away and dictating rallies.
Her backhand, in particular, is regarded as one of the purest on tour – a shot that can both redirect pace and create winners from defensive positions.
Beyond her techniques, Anisimova’s greatest strength is her willingness to take risks.
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Deep 2025 Wimbledon run sees Anisimova stun Sabalenka but lose to Swiatek in final
Anisimova’s first major sign of resurgence came at Wimbledon in June 2025.
The then No.13 seed waltzed through the early rounds, taking out Yulia Pulintseva, Renata Zarazua, and Dalma Galfi.
She would bounce back from a meltdown in the final set to beat Linda Noskova before trouncing Anastacia Pavluchenkova to reach the semifinals.
Anisimova did the unthinkable by stunning world No.1 Sabalenka in a three-setter to raise her hopes for a first-ever Grand Slam title.
However, she was blanked by Swiatek, 6-0, 6-0, in a “double bagel” score that reduced Anisimova to tears after the match.
US Open resurgence and payback against Swiatek
Just two months after her Wimbledon finals meltdown, Anisimova made another deep run at a major, this time at the 2025 US Open.
After losing only a set in her four wins in the first four rounds, she found Swiatek again on her path for her first Slam major.
This time, she made all the adjustments as Anismovs shocks Swiatek 6-4, 6-3, to advance to the semifinals
It was Anisimova’s first semifinal at Flushing Meadows but third final four at a major.
Then, Anisimova took down Naomi Osaka, 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3, in the semifinals on Septeber 5, 2025.
However, the last woman standing her way from a first Grand Slam title denied her date with history.
Anisimova absorbed a 3-6, 6-7 setback to eventual champion and world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka on September 6, 2025, to settle for a second-straight runner-up finish in a major this year,
Amanda Anisimova’s career milestones and major titles
Anisimova’s coaches and support team
A critical part of Anisimova’s resurgence has been her support team.
After years of instability marked by frequent coaching changes and personal struggles, Anisimova finally found consistency in her team in 2024 and 2025.
From her father, Konstantin, as her first coach to her current mentor, Hendrik Vleeshouwers, Anisimova has consistently worked on strengthening her mental health, alongside her serve and fitness.
In an era featuring current stars such as Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and the comebacking Naomi Osaka, as well as rising star Alexandra Eala, Anisimova’s journey has become even tougher.
Surrounded by Vleeshouwers, a steady team, and her family, Anisimova entered 2025 with a renewed mindset following earlier challenges. This approach has been paying dividends so far.
Highest and current ranking
Amanda Anisimova reached world No.7 in the WTA rankings on July 14, 2025, just after her Wimbledon run.
She was ranked world No. 21 in 2019, at the height of her climb to the rankings during her teenage years.
However, following 2019, Anisimova tumbled, battling injuries and personal struggles that caused her to fall outside the top 100 by 2023.
A lopsided loss to Swiatek at the 2025 Wimbledon final didn’t stop her from barging into the top 10 for the first time in her career.
Anisimova’s current No. 4 ranking after her US Open rise would likely rise regardless of her eventual placing after her payback win over Swiatek.
Anisimova’s Grand Slam record
| Tournament | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Absent (A) | A | A | Fourth Round (4R) | 1R | A | 4R | 1R | 4R | 2R |
| French Open | A | 1R | A | Semifinals (SF) | 3R | 1R | 4R | A | 2R | 4R |
| Wimbledon | A | A | A | Second Round (2R) | Not held (pandemic) | 1R | Quarterfinals (QF) | A | Qualifier 3 (Q3)_ | Finals |
| US Open | Qualifier 2 (Q2) | Q1 | First round (1R) | A | Third Round (3R) | 2R | 1R | A | 1R |
What future holds for Anisimova?
The question for Amanda Anisimova is no longer whether she can bounce back – it’s whether she can win the Grand Slam sooner or later.
Her powerful 2025 resurgence shines through, with a Wimbledon final and another deep run at the US Open exemplifying her resilience.
On hard courts and grass, her aggressive style is perfectly suited for success that could make her a fixture in the second weeks of majors.
Playing on clay remains a challenge, but her 2019 French Open semifinal run proves that Anisinova can adapt when she is confident.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics also loom as a potential career milestone, and that can be a reality with consistency as she charts her current trajectory to the top.
Amanda Anisimova: In retrospect
Amanda Anisimova’s career has been defined by both brilliance and adversity.
From her teenage breakout at Roland Garros in 2019 to the loss of her father and her subsequent fall out of the top 100, her journey is one of resilience and renewal.
Anisimova’s Wimbledon deep run showed her potential to contend for the sport’s biggest prizes, even if nerves got in her way in the final.
Whether or not she wins a Grand Slam in 2025, her story has already inspired fans and younger tennis players as she charts her legacy.
Anisimova’s talent, resilience, and youth are qualities fans will see leading to the prime of her career for the next few years.
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