Amanda AniSimova beat Arina Sabalenka by 2 sets to 1, partial 6/4, 4/6 and 6/4, qualifying for the grand final of Wimbledon. Now she expects the winner of Belinda Bencic and Iga Swiatk’s duel.
But who is AniSimova? Has she already won Grand Slam? THE Sporting News show.
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Who is AniSimova?
Amanda AniSimova, born August 31, 2001, in FreeHold, New Jersei, is a professional American tennis player who quickly stood out on the world’s sports scene. It is currently number 12 in the world. With an aggressive game and powerful court blows, she reached the Top 15 from the WTA ranking and won important titles, marking her name as one of the most promising players of her generation.
Daughter of Russian parents who have emigrated to the United States, AniSimova demonstrated early talent for tennis. In his youth career, he already gave signs of his potential, reaching second position in the ITF world ranking.
The transition to professionalism was equally impressive. In 2019, at the age of 17, AniSimova shocked the tennis world when he arrived at the Roland Garros semifinals, defeating then champion Simona Halep on the way. That same year, he won his first WTA Tour title in Bogota, Colombia.
However, Annisimova’s career was marked by personal challenges. In 2023, she announced a break in sports to take care of her mental health, a courageous decision that brought out the importance of athletes’ welfare.
His return to the courts in 2024 was remarkable. Demonstrating a new passion and maturity in his game, AniSimova quickly rediscovered the path of victories. The highlight of his return came in February 2025, when he won Doha’s prestigious WTA 1000, the biggest title of his career so far.
Success continued in the grass season, culminating in a spectacular campaign in Wimbledon 2025, where he achieved the semifinals, equating his best result in a Grand Slam. This performance boosted her back to the women’s tennis elite.
Until July 2025, Amanda AniSimova already accumulated three simple titles in the WTA Tour and was again among the best tennis players in the world, proving her resilience and reaffirming her status as a force to be recognized on the circuit.
Anisimova titles
| Category | Tournament | Yet | Surface | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTA (Simples) | Copa Colsanitas (Bogotá) | 2019 | Clay | 1st and only WTA title so far |
| ITF (Simples) | Sacrament (USA) | 2017 | Dura | Tournament of US $ 60 thousand |
| ITF (doubles) | No titles | – | – | |
| Grand Slam (Juniors) | US Open (Simples) | 2017 | Dura | Juvenile champion |
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