Early Life
Born August 31, 2001, in Freehold Township, New Jersey, to Russian immigrant parents Konstantin and Olga, Amanda moved to Florida at a young age to pursue tennis seriously. Her father introduced her to the sport at age five. Amanda thrived in junior tennis, becoming the No. 2 junior globally and winning the 2017 U.S. Open girls’ title, defeating Coco Gauff.
Professional Breakthrough
She turned pro in 2016 and cracked the top 100 by November 2018. Her milestone performances include upsetting top players like Petra Kvitová at Indian Wells in 2018 and reaching her first WTA final at the Japan Women’s Open. In 2019, she claimed her maiden WTA title at Bogota’s Copa Colsanitas and reached the French Open semifinals, knocking out defending champion Simona Halep in dominant fashion.
Mental-Health Hiatus & Return
By 2023, burnout and personal struggles led Amanda to take an eight-month break from tennis. During that time, she focused on mental health, painting, and taking university courses. Her 2024 comeback was impressive: she reached the fourth round of the Australian Open while ranked outside the top 400 and quickly climbed back into the top 20.
2025 Wimbledon
Amanda Anisimova delivered a career-best performance at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, reaching her first Grand Slam final. Seeded 13th, she powered through the early rounds and scored a stunning semifinal upset over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. In the final, however, she was overwhelmed by Iga Świątek. Despite the tough loss, the tournament marked a major comeback for Anisimova. Her run in London reestablished her as a top-tier contender.
Peak Performance & Playing Style
In early 2025, Anisimova captured her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Ladies Open, defeating Jelena Ostapenko in the final. She continued her strong form on grass, reaching the Queen’s Club final and then upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semifinals. She became the youngest American woman to reach a Wimbledon final since Serena Williams in 2004. Anisimova’s aggressive baseline game, smooth footwork, potent two-handed backhand, and ability to take the ball early have become her trademarks.
Career Earnings
Since turning professional, Amanda Anisimova has earned more than $6.5 million in WTA prize money. Her career earnings by year include:
2019: approximately $1.2 million 2020: approximately $478,000 2021: approximately $455,000 2022: approximately $1.43 million 2023: approximately $176,000 2024: approximately $1.01 million 2025 (through mid-year): approximately $2.43 million
These figures reflect only on-court earnings and do not include endorsements or appearance fees.
