Amanda Anisimova is serving up some serious heat off the court this week. The American tennis star, currently ranked No. 9 in the world, set social media ablaze with a stunning swimsuit photo that left fans doing double takes.
The 24-year-old is taking a well-deserved breather before gearing up for the 2026 US Open next month. After a grueling season that saw her reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, Anisimova has hit a rough patch, with early exits at the French Open, the HSBC Championships, and Wimbledon. Her third-round loss to Madison Keys at the All England Club was a particularly tough pill to swallow.
“It’s been really, really tough,” Anisimova admitted. “I feel like I’m doing everything I can and working really hard. So for my game to still be at this point, it’s really hard to digest and take.”
She added, “When I’m not able to make one forehand in the court, it’s really, really hard. So, I don’t know. I need to go home and take some time and figure out how I can fix this.”
That time off seems to be exactly what the doctor ordered. Judging by her Instagram activity, Anisimova is soaking up some sun and relaxation. The swimsuit snap she posted drew an immediate reaction from her followers, with one fan gushing, “Slayed both on and off court,” while another simply wrote, “Amanda Anisimova, for the love of God.”
This isn’t the first time a tennis star has turned heads with a beachside photo. Marta Kostyuk also drove fans wild with a similar post earlier this season. And it’s not just the women—Jannik Sinner’s girlfriend turned heads in a dazzling white swimsuit shot recently.
Anisimova hopes this mini-vacation will help her reset for the hard court swing in the United States. She’ll need to rediscover her lethal forehand if she wants to replicate last year’s run to the US Open final. Fans are eager to see her back in top form, especially after her improbable Wimbledon final appearance a year ago.
For now, the tennis world is enjoying this glimpse of Anisimova enjoying some downtime. Whether it’s on the court or by the water, she clearly knows how to captivate an audience. Kayla Simmons also served up a stunning swimsuit photo recently, proving that athletes can dominate both in competition and on social media.
The US Open looms large, and Anisimova is determined to bounce back. But for this week, it’s all about sun, sand, and a little bit of fun.
