History of Amanda Anisimova in Timeline

Amanda Anisimova is an American professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 in September 2025. She has reached two Grand Slam finals in 2025, at Wimbledon and the US Open. Anisimova has won three WTA Tour titles, including a WTA 1000 event at the Qatar Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Lowest-ranked finalist since 1984

In August 2024 at the Canadian Open in Toronto, Anisimova became the lowest-ranked women's singles finalist at the tournament in 40 years, since Alycia Moulton in 1984.

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 French Open girls' event before Anisimova's appearance.

2004: Family moved to Florida

In 2004, Anisimova's family moved to Florida to provide her and her sister with better training opportunities.

2005: Youngest player at French Open since Cornet

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

2005: Vaidišová's achievement

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

2006: Youngest semifinalist at the French Open since Vaidišová

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

2015: Winning the Abierto Juvenil Mexicano

In 2015, 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 of No. 2

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.

2016: US Open Qualifying Wildcard

In 2016, Anisimova received a wildcard into US Open qualifying, marking her first professional tournament. She won her debut match.

2016: Winning the Yucatán Cup

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

2017: First Pro Final and Miami Open Debut

In 2017, Anisimova reached her first final on the pro tour in a 25k event in Curitiba. She was also awarded a wildcard into the Miami Open, where she made her WTA Tour main-draw debut.

2017: Winning the US Open girls' singles title

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

2017: Winning the Copa Gerdau and US Open Junior Title

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

2019: Beating Simona Halep at the 2019 French Open

At the Australian Open in January 2022, Anisimova beat Naomi Osaka, which marked the second time she has beaten a defending champion at a major, after beating Simona Halep at the 2019 French Open.

2019: Breakthrough in 2019

In 2019, as a 17-year-old, Amanda Anisimova reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and the semifinals of the French Open, where she defeated defending champion Simona Halep.

2021: Naomi Osaka's Australian Open Win

In January 2022 at the Australian Open, Amanda Anisimova beat Naomi Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 champion.

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 in the third round and moved to No. 41 in the rankings by January 31, 2022.

2022: Career-best ranking and stepping away

In 2022, Amanda Anisimova reached her career-best ranking to date before temporarily stepping away from tennis for mental health reasons.

2022: Australian Open and Wimbledon Championships

In 2022, Anisimova reached the fourth round of the Australian Open, defeating defending champion Naomi Osaka, and the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships.

May 2023: Break from Tennis

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

January 2024: Return to Tennis

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

August 2024: Canadian Open Final and US Open Wildcard

In August 2024, Amanda Anisimova made her first career WTA 1000 final at the Canadian Open in Toronto, and secured a main-draw wildcard for the US Open by winning the US Open Wildcard Challenge. On August 12, 2024, she moved to No. 132 in the rankings.

February 2025: Winning the Qatar Open

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

June 2025: Top 15 debut

On June 9, 2025, Amanda Anisimova made her top 15 debut, following the French Open where she reached round four.

July 2025: Wimbledon Final and Top 10 Debut

In July 2025, Amanda Anisimova reached the Wimbledon final, losing to Iga Świątek. She then made her top 10 debut following the tournament, with her ranking climbing to world No. 7 on July 14, 2025.

September 2025: Reaching world No. 4 ranking

In September 2025, Amanda Anisimova achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4. She became a two-time Grand Slam finalist in 2025, at Wimbledon and the US Open, and won three WTA Tour titles including a WTA 1000 event at the Qatar Open.

September 2025: US Open final and career-high ranking

In September 2025, Anisimova reached the US Open final, losing to Aryna Sabalenka. She then reached a new career-high singles ranking of world No. 4 on September 8, 2025.

2025: Career-best results in 2025

In 2025, following her return to tennis, Amanda Anisimova achieved her career-best results, including reaching the Wimbledon and US Open finals, winning the Doha title, and achieving a top-5 ranking.