History of Amanda Anisimova in Timeline

Amanda Anisimova is a professional American tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 7 in 2025. She reached the final of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. Anisimova has won three WTA Tour titles, including a significant WTA 1000 victory at the 2025 Qatar Open, marking her as a notable figure in women's tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Alycia Moulton at Canadian Open

In 1984, Alycia Moulton was the lowest-ranked women's singles finalist at the tournament prior to Amanda Anisimova at the Canadian Open.

August 31, 2001: Amanda Anisimova's Birth

On August 31, 2001, Amanda Kay Victoria Anisimova was born. She is an American professional tennis player.

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2002: Ashley Harkleroad's French Open Appearance

In 2002, Ashley Harkleroad was the last American finalist at the girls' event prior to Anisimova's appearance at the French Open.

2005: Alizé Cornet's French Open Appearance

In 2005, Alizé Cornet was the youngest player before Anisimova to participate in the main draw of the French Open.

2005: Nicole Vaidišová's Indian Wells Appearance

In 2005, Nicole Vaidišová was the youngest player to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells, a record that Anisimova matched.

2006: Vaidišová at French Open

In 2006, Vaidišová was the youngest semifinalist at the French Open since Anisimova.

2015: Abierto Juvenil Mexicano Win

In 2015, Amanda Anisimova won the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano, a high-level Grade A tournament, at the age of 14, while ranked outside the top 300.

2016: US Open Qualifying Wildcard

In 2016, Amanda Anisimova received a wildcard into US Open qualifying and won her debut match against Verónica Cepede Royg at age 14.

2016: ITF Junior Ranking and Tournament Wins

In 2016, Anisimova achieved a career-high ITF junior ranking of No. 2 in the world. She also won the Grade 1 Copa del Café and reached the final at the Grade A Copa Gerdau, leading to her being the No. 2 seed at the French Open.

2016: Yucatán Cup Win

In late 2016, Amanda Anisimova won the Grade-1 Yucatán Cup.

2017: First Pro Final and WTA Debut

In 2017, Amanda Anisimova reached her first final on the pro tour in Curitiba after winning the Copa Gerdau. She also received a wildcard into the Miami Open, marking her WTA Tour main-draw debut.

2017: US Open Girls' Singles Title

In 2017, Anisimova, as a junior player, won the US Open girls' singles title.

2017: Copa Gerdau and US Open Junior Title

In early 2017, Amanda Anisimova won the Grade-A Copa Gerdau. Later in 2017, she won the US Open, defeating Coco Gauff in the final and capping off her junior career.

2018: Top-10 Victory and French Open Semifinal

In 2018, Amanda Anisimova scored her first top-10 victory against Petra Kvitová at the Indian Wells Open and reached the French Open semifinal, becoming the youngest semifinalist in over a decade after upsetting Simona Halep.

2019: Halep upset at French Open

In 2019, Amanda Anisimova previously beat Simona Halep at the French Open

2021: Naomi Osaka Australian Open Champion

In 2021, Naomi Osaka was the champion at the Australian Open

January 2022: Melbourne Summer Set 2 and Australian Open

In January 2022, Anisimova won her second career singles title at the Melbourne Summer Set 2. She also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, upsetting Naomi Osaka.

2022: Career-Best Ranking

In 2022, Anisimova reached her career-best ranking to date.

May 2023: Break from Tennis

In May 2023, Anisimova took a break from professional tennis, citing mental health concerns and burnout.

2023: Stepping Away for Mental Health

In 2023, Amanda Anisimova stepped away from tennis for mental health reasons.

January 2024: Return to Sport

In January 2024, Amanda Anisimova returned to professional tennis.

August 2024: Canadian Open Final and US Open Wildcard

In August 2024, Amanda Anisimova reached the final of the Canadian Open in Toronto (a WTA 1000 event) and secured a main-draw wildcard for the US Open. On August 12, 2024 she moved up to No. 132 in the rankings.

2024: Return to Tennis

In 2024, Amanda Anisimova returned to professional tennis.

February 2025: Qatar Open Title and Top 20 Ranking

In February 2025, Amanda Anisimova won her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Open, reaching the top 20 in the rankings at world No. 18 on February 17, 2025.