History of Amanda Anisimova in Timeline

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

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1984: Lowest-Ranked Finalist Since 1984

In August 2024, 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 Born

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 Final

In 2016, Anisimova became the first American finalist at the French Open since Ashley Harkleroad in 2002.

2004: Family move to Florida

In 2004, Amanda Anisimova's family moved to Florida to provide more training opportunities for her and her sister.

2005: Youngest French Open Participant

At the French Open, Amanda Anisimova lost her first-round match, but became the youngest player to participate in the main draw since Alizé Cornet in 2005.

2005: Youngest player to reach Indian Wells fourth round

At the Indian Wells Open, Anisimova became the youngest player to reach the fourth round since Nicole Vaidišová in 2005.

2006: French Open Semifinal

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

2015: Abierto Juvenil Mexicano Win

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

2016: US Open Qualifying Debut

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

2016: ITF Junior Ranking and French Open final

In 2016, Anisimova achieved a career-high ITF junior ranking of No. 2. She also reached the final at the Grade A Copa Gerdau and the French Open girls' event.

2016: Yucatán Cup win

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

2017: First Pro Final and WTA Main Draw Debut

In 2017, Amanda Anisimova reached her first final on the pro tour and was awarded a wildcard into the Miami Open, marking her WTA Tour main-draw debut.

2017: US Open Girls' Singles Title

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

2017: US Open Junior Title and Junior Fed Cup

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

2019: Previous Australian Open win

At the Australian Open, Anisimova beat 2019 and 2021 champion, Naomi Osaka.

2019: Breakthrough on WTA Tour

In 2019, at 17 years old, Amanda Anisimova reached the fourth round of the Australian Open and the semifinals of the French Open, defeating Simona Halep at the latter.

2021: Previous Australian Open win

At the Australian Open, Anisimova beat 2019 and 2021 champion, Naomi Osaka.

January 2022: Melbourne Summer Set 2 Title and Australian Open Run

In January 2022, Amanda Anisimova won the Melbourne Summer Set 2, securing her second career singles title. At the Australian Open, she defeated Naomi Osaka. She then moved up to No. 41 in the rankings on January 31, 2022.

2022: Stepping Away Temporarily

In 2022, Anisimova reached her career-best ranking 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 Naomi Osaka, and the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships.

May 2023: Break from Tennis

In May 2023, 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, Anisimova reached her first career WTA 1000 final at the Canadian Open in Toronto, becoming the lowest-ranked women's singles finalist at the tournament in 40 years. She also secured a main-draw wildcard for the US Open.

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 singles rankings at world No. 18.

June 2025: Top 15 Debut

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

July 2025: Wimbledon Final and Top 10 Ranking

In July 2025, Amanda Anisimova reached her first major final at Wimbledon, ultimately losing to Iga Świątek, and subsequently made her top 10 debut, reaching world No. 7 on July 14, 2025.

September 2025: Career-High Singles Ranking

In September 2025, Amanda Anisimova achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 4. She was also a two-time Grand Slam tournament finalist in 2025, at Wimbledon and the US Open.

September 2025: US Open Final and Career-High Ranking

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

2025: Return to form

In 2025, Anisimova returned to form and posted her career-best results, including the Wimbledon and US Open finals, the Doha title, and a top-5 ranking.