Amanda Anisimova

Early Life & Background

• Date of Birth: August 31, 2001

• Birthplace: Freehold Township, New Jersey, USA

• Heritage: Russian-American

• Parents: Olga Anisimova and the late Konstantin Anisimov

• Family Background:

  • Her parents emigrated from Russia to the U.S. in the late 1990s.

  • Her father, Konstantin, was also her longtime coach and played a crucial role in her development.

• The family moved to Florida (a tennis hub) to support her training.

                                                                                                           

 

                                                       

Tennis Development

• Started playing tennis at age 5.

• By age 14, she was already making waves in junior tournaments.

• Junior Career Highlights:

  • 2016: Won the USTA Girls’ 18s National Championship.

  • 2017: Reached the final of the French Open Junior tournament.

  • Rose to No. 2 in the ITF junior world rankings.

Professional Career Milestones

• Turned Pro: 2016

• Breakthrough Year – 2019:

  • Reached the semifinals of the French Open at just 17 years old, defeating defending champion Simona Halep.

  • Youngest American woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinal since Venus Williams in 1997.

• WTA Titles:

  • Bogotá Open (2019) – Her first WTA title.

  • Melbourne Summer Set 2 (2022) – Second career title.

• Grand Slam Highlights:

  • Australian Open 2022: Reached the 4th round; defeated Naomi Osaka in a major upset.

  • French Open 2019: Semifinalist.

• Highest WTA Ranking: World No. 21 (October 21, 2019)

Personal Challenges

• In August 2019, her father and coach, Konstantin Anisimov, died suddenly from a heart attack, just before the US Open.

• Took time off and struggled emotionally with the loss and pressure of elite-level competition.

• Mental Health Break (2023):

• Announced an indefinite break from tennis in May 2023, citing burnout and mental health concerns.

• Shared openly about anxiety and the toll of professional tennis on young athletes.

Return to Tennis

• 2024–2025: Returned gradually to competition with a renewed focus and improved mental health.

• Has taken a more selective tournament schedule to prioritize well-being.

• Still seen as a strong competitor with the potential to return to the top 20.

Playing Style

• Strengths:

  • Powerful and aggressive baseline game

  • Flat, hard-hitting two-handed backhand

  • Good court movement and clean timing

• Weaknesses:

  • Inconsistency under pressure at times

  • Needs continued development on serve and defense

Endorsements & Image

• Sponsored by Nike (apparel) and Babolat (racquets).

• Known for her calm demeanor, maturity beyond her age, and stylish on-court presence.

Career Statistics (as of mid-2025)

• WTA Singles Titles: 2

• Career-High Ranking: No. 21

• Grand Slam Semifinals: 1 (French Open 2019)

• Wins over Top-10 Players: Multiple, including Simona Halep and Naomi Osaka

Personal Traits & Public Persona

• Amanda is praised for her mental toughness, resilience, and openness about mental health.

• She has built a fanbase not only for her tennis talent but also for her humility and emotional transparency.