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Amanda Anisimova Advances to U.S. Open Second Round With 6-3, 6-2 Win Over Birrell

Her resurgence follows an eight-month break in 2023 that she says reshaped her outlook.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2025 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Australia's Kimberly Birrell REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2025 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Australia's Kimberly Birrell REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2025 Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. celebrates winning her first round match against Australia's Kimberly Birrell REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2025 Australia's Kimberly Birrell in action during her first round match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Overview

  • The No. 8 seed set up a second-round meeting with Australia’s Maya Joint.
  • Anisimova said she is “enjoying the journey” and was pleased to do better than last year’s first-round exit.
  • The 23-year-old’s 2025 season features a Doha WTA 1000 title and a run to the Wimbledon final.
  • She took an eight-month mental-health break in 2023 and says she has zero regrets about the decision.
  • She is competing in New York at a career-high ranking of No. 7 after her strong results this year.