Two-time Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova is enjoying a well-earned break this month.
Anisimova, 24, is enjoying the best year of her career. In July, she shocked the tennis community by reaching the Wimbledon final. Less than two months later, she bounced back from a 6-0, 6-0 loss by making it to the US Open final. Unfortunately for the American, she fell short to Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-5(3).
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“She was playing very aggressive and doing all the right things, so she made it very difficult for me today,” Anisimova said following the loss, via ESPN. “I mean, I didn’t win today, so of course, I didn’t do enough. That’s just the reality, and I have to accept that. I feel like if I fought harder, then maybe I would have given myself more of a chance, but I feel like I was really kind of in the backseat today.”
Jul 10, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Amanda Anisimova of the United States at her interview on court after her match against Aryna Sabalenka on day 11 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.Susan Mullane-Imagn Images.
Although the US Open wrapped up on Sept. 6, Anisimova didn’t say farewell to New York until this weekend.
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Anisimova shared a photo of her at the InterContinental Barclay along with the caption: “Thank you for the stay.”
Countless tennis fans complimented Anisimova’s appearance in this photo. That’s not a huge surprise considering she’s one of the most popular players on tour.
What’s next for Anisimova?
Anisimova’s runner-up finish at the US Open catapulted her to No. 4 in the WTA rankings, the highest mark in her young career. Of course, her main goal is to win a major championship.
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“Making it to the final is obviously really special, but it would have been a dream come true to make it all the way. But, yeah, I mean, of course I’m motivated, and I hope I can keep working really hard to give myself more opportunities to be in more and more finals.”
If Anisimova can build off her success at the US Open, she should be considered a serious contender at the Australian Open in January.
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Sep 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the Tennis section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.