History of Amanda Anisimova in Timeline

Amanda Anisimova is an American professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 16 on March 31, 2025. Anisimova has secured three WTA Tour titles, most notably the WTA 1000 event, the 2025 Qatar Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Alycia Moulton finalist at Canadian Open

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

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 last American finalist at French Open before Anisimova

Ashley Harkleroad was the last American finalist at the girls' event of the French Open in 2002, before Anisimova.

2005: Youngest player at French Open

In 2005, Alizé Cornet was the youngest player to participate in the main draw since Alizé Cornet.

2005: Nicole Vaidišová at Indian Wells

In 2005, Nicole Vaidišová was the youngest player to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells, before Anisimova.

2006: Vaidišová at French Open

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

2015: Won the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano

In 2015, Anisimova, ranked outside the top 300, unexpectedly won the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano tournament at age 14.

2016: ITF Junior Ranking and French Open finalist

In 2016, Anisimova achieved a career-high ITF junior ranking of No. 2 in the world. She was also the No. 2 seed at the French Open, becoming the first American finalist at the girls' event since 2002.

2016: US Open qualifying

In 2016, Anisimova received a wildcard into US Open qualifying, marking her first professional tournament. She won her debut match against world No. 124, Verónica Cepede Royg.

2016: Won Yucatán Cup

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

2017: Won US Open Girls' Singles Title

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

2017: First Professional Final and WTA Tour Debut

In February 2017, after winning the Copa Gerdau, Anisimova reached her first final on the pro tour in Curitiba. A few weeks later in 2017, she made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the Miami Open.

2017: Won Copa Gerdau and US Open

In early 2017, Anisimova won the Grade-A Copa Gerdau. Later in 2017, she won her first major title at the US Open, defeating Coco Gauff in the final.

2018: First Top-10 Victory

In 2018, at the Indian Wells Open, Anisimova scored her first top-10 victory at age 16 against Petra Kvitová.

April 2019: First Career Title

In April 2019, at the age of 17, Anisimova won her first career title at the Copa Colsanitas.

2019: Breakthrough at the Australian and French Open

In early 2019 at the Australian Open, Anisimova reached the fourth round. At the French Open, she upset Simona Halep to become the youngest semifinalist at the tournament in over a decade.

2019: Beat Halep at French Open

She beat Simona Halep at the 2019 French Open.

2021: Naomi Osaka Champion

Naomi Osaka was the 2021 Champion.

January 2022: Melbourne Summer Set 2 Win and Australian Open Performance

In January 2022, Anisimova won her second career singles title at the Melbourne Summer Set 2. At the Australian Open, she upset Naomi Osaka, and moved to No. 41 in the rankings on January 31, 2022.

2022: Reached Fourth Round of Australian Open

In 2022, Anisimova reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, where she defeated Naomi Osaka. She also reached the quarterfinals at the Wimbledon Championships that year.

2023: Break from Tennis

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

August 2024: WTA 1000 Final at Canadian Open

In August 2024, Anisimova reached her first career WTA 1000 final at the Canadian Open in Toronto. As a result, she moved more than 80 positions up from No. 132 on August 12, 2024. She also secured a main-draw wildcard for the US Open.