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Anisimova Caps Resurgence With First Grand Slam Final at Wimbledon

Her decision to step away in 2023 for a mental health reset laid the foundation for her swift climb back into the top 12

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Overview

  • Anisimova advances to her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, surpassing her previous best runs at the 2019 French Open and 2022 Wimbledon.
  • She stepped away from competition in May 2023 to address burnout and the grief of losing her father, Konstantin.
  • During her hiatus she devoted time to family, studies at Nova Southeastern University and painting to recharge.
  • She returned to the tour in early 2024 ahead of the Australian Open and has steadily regained form on the WTA circuit.
  • Her resurgence has propelled her to a career-high No. 12 ranking and included a WTA 1000 title on her path to this breakthrough.