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Anisimova Beats Mental-Health Break, Faces Mixed Doubles Upset

8/26/2026

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Anisimova Preps USOpen

Amanda Anisimova is preparing for the 2026 US Open after a mental-health break.
She entered the tournament ranked No. 10 after reaching World No. 3 in January 2026.
Anisimova was runner-up at the 2025 US Open, losing to Aryna Sabalenka.
She takes five-minute breathing breaks and meditates during practice to maintain mental-health balance.
On Sept. 2 she partnered with Pure Leaf Iced Tea, hosting a fan cart in Bryant Park.

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Navarro & Paul Upset

Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul upset No. 3 seeds Anisimova and Tien 5-3, 4-2 in Round 1.
The match occurred on Aug 25 at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open Mixed Doubles presented by Vital Proteins®.
Navarro and Paul entered as wild cards after receiving one of the final main-draw spots.
ESPN2 and ESPN+ aired the mixed-doubles from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., after which it streamed exclusively on ESPN+.

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Historical Context

The 2020 French Open, the 119th edition, was shifted to late September because of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first Grand Slam postponed rather than cancelled. The tournament also produced Iga Swiatek’s maiden major title, the first Polish woman to win a Grand Slam. During the event, multiple-Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka publicly raised mental-health concerns, prompting the WTA to highlight growing player-wellbeing focus.

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Anisimova Preps USOpen

Amanda Anisimova is preparing for the 2026 US Open after a mental-health break.
She entered the tournament ranked No. 10 after reaching World No. 3 in January 2026.
Anisimova was runner-up at the 2025 US Open, losing to Aryna Sabalenka.
She takes five-minute breathing breaks and meditates during practice to maintain mental-health balance.
On Sept. 2 she partnered with Pure Leaf Iced Tea, hosting a fan cart in Bryant Park.

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