Tennis
Amanda Anisimova Wins Qatar TotalEnergies Open
Wendi Oliveros is a diehard tennis fan that is known to set her clock at ridiculous hours to watch live action especially during the Australian Open. She is known for indulging in strawberries and cream during Wimbledon and has watched the US Open live several times.
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It is the biggest tournament win of Amanda Anisimova‘s career, but it required patience. On her way to becoming the 2025 Qatar TotalEneergies Open champion, Anisimova had to endure a rain delay and Jelena Ostapenko’s perseverance.
Anisimova is 23 years old but has dealt with her share of injuries and off-the-court issues that prompted her to take a break from the game in late 2023. She took classes and worked hard to find her happiness. Anisimova returned to the game vowing to enjoy the process regardless of the outcome.
Amanda Anisimova’s reaction after winning her 1st WTA 1000 title in Doha
She falls flat on her back & lets out a huge smile
She’s faced some very difficult moments in her career
But today, her perseverance & talent are shining brighter than ever 🥹
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 15, 2025
An emotional Amanda Anisimova fell in relief and celebration after match point. She is the first American to win the Doha title since Monica Seles did in 2002.
Just as Madison Keys had a breakthrough at the Australian Open, this is Amanda Anisimova’s breakthrough moment.
Anisimova Is One Of A Large Group Of Talented American Women
As the American women are enjoying five players (Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, and Danielle Collins) in the Top 20, Anisimova is making her move up the rankings. She is currently ranked 41st behind 40th-ranked Ashlyn Krueger and ahead of 47th-ranked Peyton Stearns. With eight players in the Top 50, American women’s singles tennis is thriving.
With Gauff and Keys winning Grand Slams, the question is if and when one of these women or another American will win a Grand Slam. This tennis year has been filled with broken streaks. Aryna Sabalenka was denied a third-straight Australian Open. Iga Swiatek did not win a fourth-straight Doha title.
Could an American woman step up in the upcoming Sunshine Swing in Indian Wells and Miami? Or could Iga Swiatek’s Roland Garros winning streak (three in a row and four of the last five) go by the wayside?
