Full Breakdown
Amanda Anisimova Aims for US Open Redemption After Break
8/26/2026, 10:42:12 PM
Return After Break: Mental-Health Focus
In May 2023 the 24-year-old American announced an indefinite hiatus, citing burnout and mental-fatigue following the sudden death of her father, Konstantin.
Recent Performance and Rankings
After returning in 2024, Anisimova posted a breakout 2025 season: she reached the Wimbledon final (lost 6-0, 6-0 to Iga Swiatek) and the US Open final (lost in straight sets to Aryna Sabalenka after forcing a second-set tiebreak). She also captured two WTA 1000 titles—the 2025 Qatar Ladies Open and the 2025 China Open—before ending the year in the WTA Finals top-four. Those results propelled her to a career-high No. 3 in the WTA rankings in January 2026; she entered the 2026 US Open singles draw at No. 10.
Mixed Doubles Campaign at the 2026 US Open
Anisimova teamed with 20-year-old Learner Tien, the third-seeded American pair, for the mixed-doubles event. The duo, who previously partnered at the Tie Break Tens exhibition in March, faced wild-cards Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul in the opening round. Navarro and Paul secured a 5-3, 4-2 victory, breaking Anisimova’s serve once in the first set and holding serve to close the match. The loss ended Anisimova’s mixed-doubles run before the quarterfinals.
Official Statements & Responses
Anisimova has spoken publicly about the role of her Pure Leaf Iced Tea partnership in highlighting the importance of “taking a break and resetting.”
She also reflected on her 2025 finals experiences, saying the defeats “still linger” but that staying “present and mindful” helps her focus on day-to-day steps rather than past disappointments.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think being able to share that with fellow countrywoman and countrymen that are around you playing makes it seem like you're a little bit more on a team," Pegula told USA TODAY Sports.” — Jessica Pegula (American tennis player)
What’s Next
Anisimova will compete in the 2026 US Open singles draw, seeking to convert her recent finals experience into a first Grand Slam title.
