Anisimova: "I did many things wrong, but I am in another stage of my life"

Amanda Anisimova debuted at the US Open 2026 with a comfortable win over Krueger and attended a press conference to share some very interesting reflections on how she has matured after a turbulent year personally and professionally.

At 25 years old, it can be said that Amanda Anisimova has lived much more than anyone else her age. She overcame tough moments, including the death of her father in 2019, faced severe mental health issues that caused her to step back from tennis after bursting onto the scene as one of the world's great prospects, made a significant leap in 2025, lost a Grand Slam final 6-0 6-0, parted ways with the coach who revitalized her career, and now, just weeks ago, returned to him.

She talked about some of these issues in the press conference following her debut at the US Open 2026, a tournament where she is defending the final she reached last year and aims to find her best form again. She dedicated heartfelt words to Henrik Vleeshouwers, with whom she stopped working in March only to return to him in August, ahead of this tournament.

Anisimova reflects critically and explains her return with her former coach

Anisimova explained that working with her coach again has allowed her to quickly regain her level, but also to reflect on the mistakes made during their previous time together.

"It has been great to be back together. I feel like he knows me inside and out, so we went straight back to the training process. Once we reconnected, I felt that I could find my level quite quickly. Since then, I feel like I've been gaining momentum and that my tennis has been improving."

"I think, in many ways, taking a break helps because you can reflect on the relationship from an outsider's perspective. There were many things I did wrong towards the end of our previous relationship. Maybe I was sometimes too impulsive."

"I think I was able to reflect on that and also work on myself. Not just regarding him, but about my entire attitude towards the year, tennis, and the results. This time we have a completely new perspective and it feels really good. I could say that I feel a bit more mature."

Amanda Anisimova's words are not empty; her ability to recognize her mistakes and willingness to rectify them speak very well of her maturity and mental consistency. She seems ready to regain her best version, although she will face a tough test in the second round of the US Open 2026 against the young Austrian Lilli Tagger, whose one-handed backhand amazes everyone, as does her meteoric rise.

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