After the Wimbledon nightmare, Anisimova still too nervous: ‘It’s something I’m trying to work on’
Amanda Anisimova lost her second Grand Slam final on Saturday at the US Open, falling to Aryna Sabalenka.
Amanda Anisimova, US Open 2025 – © Zuma / Psnewz
Reaching the US Open final after the humiliation she suffered at Wimbledon was a strong statement of redemption for Amanda Anisimova. But just like in London, even though she avoided another 6-0, 6-0 defeat, the American was far too nervous to have a real chance at lifting the trophy on Saturday.
With 29 unforced errors, 7 double faults, and winning only 36% of points behind her second serve, the 24-year-old simply lacked the weapons to push Aryna Sabalenka into a deciding set on Arthur Ashe Stadium, despite the crowd being fully behind her.
“I felt like I didn’t play my best tennis throughout the whole match. I don’t know… I just get very nervous in finals, and that’s something I’m trying to work on, but I wish I had played more aggressively,” the American admitted in her press conference.
“She played incredible tennis; everything in her game made sense today, and she made things really difficult for me. That’s the reality, and I have to accept it. I feel like if I had fought harder, I might have created more opportunities, but today I was just a little flat.”
Anisimova on Sabalenka: “I admire her a lot”
Despite the setback, Anisimova still leads their head-to-head 6–4. The clash between the two is shaping into a genuine rivalry on the WTA Tour. They have already met three times at Grand Slams in 2025, with Sabalenka taking the edge at both Roland-Garros and the US Open.
In her post-match comments, Anisimova had nothing but praise for the world No. 1, who secured her fourth career Grand Slam title.
“She came out and played really well from the very start. Obviously, she’s the world No. 1 and completely capable of producing exceptional tennis, which she showed today. I give her full credit. I admire her a lot; she works so hard, and that’s why she’s at the top. We’ve had a lot of tough matches. I just wish today’s had been a little more intense, but that’s how it goes.”
