History of Amanda Anisimova in Timeline

Amanda Anisimova is an American professional tennis player who achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 13 in June 2025. She has secured three WTA Tour titles, notably including a WTA 1000 victory at the 2025 Qatar Ladies Open, highlighting her success on the professional circuit.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Alycia Moulton Finalist

In 1984, Alycia Moulton was the lowest-ranked women's singles finalist at the Canadian Open in 40 years, before Anisimova in 2024.

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

In 2002, Ashley Harkleroad was the last American finalist at the girls' event before Amanda Anisimova's appearance in 2016.

2005: Alizé Cornet's Participation

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

2005: Nicole Vaidišová Reached Fourth Round

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

2006: Vaidišová's French Open Semifinal

In 2006, Vaidišová was the youngest semifinalist at the French Open, a record later surpassed by Anisimova in 2019.

2015: Abierto Juvenil Mexicano Win

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

2016: ITF Junior Ranking and French Open Final

In 2016, Amanda 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, but lost the final.

2016: Yucatán Cup Win

In late 2016, Amanda Anisimova won the Grade-1 Yucatán Cup at the age of 15.

2016: US Open Qualifying Debut

In mid-2016, Amanda Anisimova received a wildcard into US Open qualifying, marking her first professional tournament. She won her debut match but lost in the following round.

2017: US Open Girls' Singles Title

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

2017: First Pro Final and WTA Main-Draw Debut

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

2017: Copa Gerdau Win and US Open Title

In early 2017, Amanda Anisimova won the Grade-A Copa Gerdau and later won her first major title at the US Open, defeating Coco Gauff in the final. She was also a member of the United States team that won the 2017 Junior Fed Cup.

2018: First Top-10 Victory

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

April 2019: First Career Title

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

2019: Beating Simona Halep at the 2019 French Open

Amanda Anisimova beat Simona Halep at the 2019 French Open.

2019: Breakthrough at the Australian Open and French Open

In early 2019 at the Australian Open, Amanda Anisimova reached the fourth round, defeating No. 11 Aryna Sabalenka. At the French Open in 2019, she upset Simona Halep to become the youngest semifinalist at the tournament in over a decade.

2021: Naomi Osaka champion in 2021

Naomi Osaka was the champion in 2021 before Anisimova beat her at the Australian Open in January 2022

January 2022: Melbourne Summer Set 2 and Australian Open

In January 2022, Amanda Anisimova won her second career singles title at the Melbourne Summer Set 2. At the Australian Open, she upset Naomi Osaka, marking the second time she beat a defending champion at a major. She reached No. 41 in the rankings on January 31, 2022.

2022: Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2022, Amanda Anisimova reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, defeating Naomi Osaka. That year, she also reached the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships.

2023: Break from Professional Tennis

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

August 2024: Canadian Open Final and US Open Wildcard

In August 2024, Amanda Anisimova reached her first career WTA 1000 final at the Canadian Open in Toronto, and secured a main-draw wildcard for the US Open. She reached No. 132 on 12 August 2024.

2024: Return to Tennis

In 2024, Amanda Anisimova returned to professional tennis after a break.

February 2025: Qatar Ladies Open Title and Top 20 Ranking

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