Anisimova explains why she fled Europe days before competing at Wimbledon

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Amanda Anisimova started Wimbledon 2026 with a convincing victory, but the American made one of the most interesting reflections of the day by explaining why she decided to return to the United States a few days before the tournament. After withdrawing from Berlin due to physical problems, the finalist of the previous edition felt the need to completely disconnect from the tour in order to recover both her body and mind.

"The last two months had worn me out a lot. The start of the season was also tough, and I felt like I was losing touch with myself," confessed the American, who admitted reaching a point where she needed a change of scenery.

Anisimova explained that staying in Europe for so many consecutive weeks, training without knowing if she could compete, ultimately took a toll on her. "It was a strange situation. I was pushing myself to the limit, training every day, but not knowing if I was ready to play. In the end, I ended up very tired," she pointed out.

Anisimova describes the mental toughness of competing many weeks in a row away from home

For that reason, she made an unusual decision during the grass court swing: to return home for a few days. "I needed to get out of this environment. Here, every day is the same, with the same routines and the same stress. Being home, with my family and friends, where everything is familiar to me, helped me a lot," she explained.

The American even admitted feeling some guilt about interrupting her preparation. "I felt a bit guilty about doing it, but in the end, I'm human, and it was the best for me. Now I am very happy to have made that decision because I feel like myself again and I am eager to compete," she stated.

That physical and, above all, mental renewal was reflected in her debut at Wimbledon. Anisimova claimed to feel "very fresh" and convinced that she arrives at the tournament in better condition to defend the great result achieved last year. Because sometimes, the best training is simply knowing when to stop.

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