Amanda Anisimova’s 2025 season has been one of immense growth, resilience and emotional highs and lows. After suffering one of the toughest losses of her career in the Wimbledon 2025 final, where she fell to Iga Swiatek 0–6, 0–6, the American has revealed just how challenging the aftermath was — and how she managed to rebuild her confidence in time to produce one of her best seasons on tour.
Speaking to The Guardian, Anisimova shared that returning to competition after Wimbledon required serious mental work. The one-sided scoreline, the pressure of her first Wimbledon final and the opponent across the net made the experience even more difficult. Swiatek, who would go on to win her first Wimbledon title, has been one of the toughest matchups for Anisimova throughout her career.
Anisimova admitted that the emotional weight of that defeat stayed with her. She said she had to reflect deeply on how she would approach tournaments moving forward, especially knowing that a rematch with Swiatek could come at any major event. However, she emphasized that progress came naturally as she shifted her mindset toward focusing on one match at a time. Every tournament, every day and every match became a fresh opportunity, and that approach gradually helped her regain composure and belief.
That mental reset paid off quickly. At the US Open, just weeks after the painful Wimbledon final, Anisimova delivered one of the tournament’s biggest performances by defeating Swiatek in the quarterfinals 6–4, 6–3. It was a symbolic reversal of the Wimbledon storyline and a powerful indication of her growing maturity and competitive resilience.
Her emotional journey continued in New York. After reaching her second Grand Slam final of the year, Anisimova faced Aryna Sabalenka and delivered a strong performance before falling 3–6, 6–7(3). The American fought through difficult patches, created pressure and produced stretches of exceptional tennis. Despite her eventual defeat, her ability to compete at a high level and stay composed stood in sharp contrast to her experience at Wimbledon.
Still, the emotions of the moment overwhelmed her. After the final concluded, Anisimova was seen crying as she processed the result. The US Open defeat, while heartbreaking, carried a very different weight. Unlike Wimbledon, where she struggled to find any rhythm, this final showed clear progress, tactical discipline and mental strength. She pushed the world’s best players, created opportunities and reinforced that she belongs among the sport’s elite.
In context, Anisimova’s 2025 season has been extraordinary. Reaching two Grand Slam finals in one year is a milestone achieved by only a handful of active players. She also captured the WTA 1000 title in Doha and is set to rise to No. 4 in the WTA rankings on Monday — the highest position of her career.
These achievements reflect not only her strong baseline game and natural shot-making ability, but also major improvements in her mental approach. Her team has consistently emphasized that her long-term success will come from balancing emotional resilience with tactical development. If she maintains her upward trajectory, deeper Grand Slam runs and potential titles appear increasingly likely.
Even Aryna Sabalenka, after defeating Anisimova in the US Open final, expressed confidence that the American will win a major soon. Her encouraging words brought a brief smile to Anisimova, a reminder that her journey is still unfolding and that she is closer than ever to reaching the highest level of the sport.
As attention turns to 2026, Anisimova enters the new season as one of the strongest competitors on tour. Her performances in 2025 have established her as a consistent force capable of challenging the top players. With improved mental strength, experience in major finals and a renewed sense of belief, she moves forward with momentum — and with the clear expectation that even bigger results are ahead.
