Who is Amanda Anisimova? Meet the American tennis star who upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon
The victory means Anisimova will play in her first major final on Saturday, looking to represent the United States at tennis' biggest stage. It's a long time coming for Anisimova, who has been playing professional tennis for over a decade but has gone through some adversity throughout her career.
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Additionally, the win marks the biggest of her career thus far, overtaking her victory against Naomi Osaka in the 2022 Australian Open. The 23-year-old said even she is surprised by how quickly she made a major final since taking a break in 2023.
"If you had told me I would be in the final at Wimbledon, I would not believe you," she said. "At least not this soon because it's been a year turnaround since coming back."
While she isn't as well-known as other American players like Coco Gauff, Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula, Anisimova's journey to the top was only a matter of time. Get to know the latest American star looking to complete her breakout with a title.
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Who is Amanda Anisimova?
Anisimova is a 23-year-old American tennis player who has been competing at a high level since she was a teenager. She was born in New Jersey and moved to Florida at a young age, which is where she currently resides and trains.
Anisimova comes from a tennis family, as her older sister, Maria, played tennis through college before retiring early, largely due to injury. Her parents, Konstantin and Olga, supported her tennis career, as her father coached her and her mother opened a tennis camp.
Anisimova's first big break came in 2019, when she made the French Open semifinal, then again in 2022 when she beat Naomi Osaka in the Australian Open. However, in 2023, Anisimova took a break from tennis, citing a mental health break and burnout. In 2024, she returned to major competition when she competed in the Australian Open.
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Anisimova is currently ranked No. 12 in the WTA, but that will surely rise after her performances at Wimbledon.
MORE: Meet the family of American tennis star Amanda Anisimova
Where is Amanda Anisimova from?
Anisimova was born in New Jersey but grew up in Miami, Florida, which is where she is based today. A big reason why she moved is because her parents wanted her and her sister to focus on tennis year-round in a warmer climate.
What is Amanda Anisimova's ethnicity?
Anisimova's parents are native Russians who immigrated to the United States in 1998. While Anisimova was born in the United States, she speaks fluent Russian and grew up in a fully Russian household.
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Has Amanda Animisova won Wimbledon?
No, Anisimova has never won the Wimbledon championship.
Before making the Wimbledon final in 2025, Anisimova's best major finish was in 2019 when she made the French Open semifinals at 17 years old. She also previously made the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 2022, but otherwise, she has lost in the fourth round or earlier in her major appearances.
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