The American stepped away from the tour in 2023 to address her mental health. This year has been spectacular as she has reached two grand slam finals
There is an air of calm surrounding Amanda Anisimova when she speaks; a palpable sense of her comfort in her own skin.
In a sport like tennis that can swing its protagonists from one emotional extreme to another, week in, week out, Anisimova has worked hard to value the highs, the lows, and the moments in between, all while staying true to herself.
A former teen prodigy who turned pro at 15 and reached the French Open semi-finals at just 17, Anisimova stepped away from the professional circuit for eight months in 2023, citing burnout and mental health concerns.
It was a bold decision, given how athletes are always encouraged to push through their struggles and stick to the grind; a decision that has ultimately paid off in more ways than one.
