Tennis Star Amanda Anisimova on Mental Health, Fashion, and Grand Slam Ambitions
Amanda Anisimova, ranked sixth in the world, is preparing for Wimbledon where she reached the finals last year. The 24-year-old American, who also made the US Open finals in 2023, took a public break from tennis in 2023 to focus on mental health, a decision she calls the hardest but best of her life. She recently recovered from a back injury and feels ready for the tournament. Anisimova, born in Freehold, New Jersey (Bruce Springsteen's hometown) and raised in Miami, now lives in Florida. She enjoys London's coffee shops and has family and friends attending her matches. Off the court, she loves fashion and recently attended a WTA and TikTok event wearing a David Koma dress. She remains driven to win her first Grand Slam title, stating that when it's meant for her, it will happen.
Key facts
- Amanda Anisimova is ranked sixth in the world.
- She reached the Wimbledon finals last year.
- She also reached the US Open finals in 2023.
- She took a break from tennis in 2023 for mental health.
- She recently recovered from a back injury.
- She was born in Freehold, New Jersey.
- She now lives in Florida.
- She attended a WTA and TikTok event in London wearing a David Koma dress.
Entities
Artists
- Amanda Anisimova
- David Koma
Institutions
- WTA
- TikTok
Locations
- Wimbledon
- London
- United Kingdom
- Florida
- United States
- Freehold
- New Jersey
- Miami