Tennis Tournament: Wimbledon Finalist Anisimova Exits; Keys and Rybakina Advance
In the world of tennis, Amanda Anisimova has been making waves this year with a strong comeback rather than a slump. This resurgence was highlighted by her remarkable run to her first-ever Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, where she defeated the No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the final [1].
After her extended mental health break, this breakthrough represents a notable return to top-level performance for the American player.
Following her Wimbledon final appearance, Anisimova entered the Cincinnati Open (also known as the Western & Southern Open) as the fifth seed. Despite a tough double-bagel loss (0-6, 0-6) to Iga Świątek in the Wimbledon final, she handled it with grace and received widespread support [4]. At Cincinnati, she participated with a positive mindset and was lifted by the strong support following Wimbledon.
Though detailed match results at Cincinnati specifically are not provided, the fact that she was a high seed and emotionally supported suggests she was competitive and considered a contender rather than underperforming.
The 2025 season has been highly successful for Anisimova. She has pushed into the Top 10 rankings, captured significant wins, and reached deep stages in major tournaments including Wimbledon and the National Bank Open in Montreal (a WTA 1000 event) where she defeated strong opponents and showcased good form [2][3].
However, her run of form took a slight dip at the Cincinnati Open, as she suffered a straight-sets defeat to Anna Kalinskaya. This defeat came a month after her 6-0 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final [5].
Despite this setback, Anisimova's overall performance this year continues to impress. In the Canadian Open earlier this month, she won two matches, including beating Emma Raducanu, but then lost to Elina Svitolina in the round of 16 [6].
Meanwhile, other American players are also making a mark in the tennis world. Serena Williams leads the list of American players for WTA-1000 match wins on home soil with 61 wins [7]. Venus Williams is second on the list with 52 wins, and Sloane Stephens is third with 48 wins. Since the format's introduction in 2009, Madison Keys trails only three American players for WTA-1000 match wins on home soil [8].
Keys, Anisimova's fellow American, won her match at the Cincinnati Open against Aoi Ito, with a score of 6-4 6-0 [9]. The match between Keys and Rybakina, the ninth seed at the Cincinnati Open, is expected to be an enthralling clash, with Keys currently the reigning Australian Open champion [10].
As the Cincinnati Open continues, tennis fans will be keeping a close eye on Anisimova's performance, hoping to see her strong resurgence continue. Despite her recent setback, her comeback this year has been nothing short of impressive.
References:
- Amanda Anisimova's Strong Resurgence in 2025 Leads to Grand Slam Final at Wimbledon
- Anisimova's Deep Runs in Major Tournaments in 2025
- Anisimova's Significant Wins in 2025
- Anisimova's Positive Mindset and Support at Cincinnati Open Despite Wimbledon Loss
- Anisimova Suffers Straight-Sets Defeat to Anna Kalinskaya at Cincinnati Open
- Anisimova's Performance at the Canadian Open
- Serena Williams Leads American Players for WTA-1000 Match Wins on Home Soil
- Madison Keys' Position for WTA-1000 Match Wins on Home Soil
- Madison Keys' Win at the Cincinnati Open
- Expected Clash Between Keys and Rybakina at the Cincinnati Open
Despite her recent loss at the Cincinnati Open, Amanda Anisimova continues to make a strong impact in the world of tennis, much like her fellow American Madison Keys who also has a notable presence. Anisimova's love for sports, specifically tennis, remains undeterred as she strives to improve her game and maintain her position among the top players.
