After an excellent 2025 season on the WTA Tour, Amanda Anisimova has struggled to locate her best form.
The American enjoyed a superb outing last season, reaching two Grand Slam finals and winning multiple WTA 1000 titles.
However, her start to 2026 has been less than spectacular, with Anisimova suffering a plethora of early exits at WTA events.
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On Friday, Anisimova mutually parted ways with her coach of nearly two years, Hendrik Vleeshouwers.
Andy Roddick, the former world number one, has reacted to the news of their split.
Andy Roddick reacts to Amanda Anisimova splitting with her coach
Much has changed for Amanda Anisimova over the past year.
The 24-year-old has gone from being a talented youngster attempting to challenge the very best, to one of the leading WTA Tour stars.
However, with her status among the WTA field having shifted, the expectations placed upon her shoulders have also changed.
Andy Roddick identified this change when analysing Anisimova’s split from her coach and her recent results.
“With Anisimova it’s amazing how quickly expectations reset,” said Roddick on the Served Podcast.
“If she is 9-6 at the beginning of last year, it’s a pretty good start to the year, based on you not being main draw of Wimbledon the year before.
“Now, a couple of Slams later, and you want to make that jump to number one, two or three and there is a lack of consistency when you are comparing to six months ago, it all changes a little bit.”
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Amanda Anisimova’s 2026 results
Anisimova began her 2026 campaign at the Australian Open: reaching the quarter-finals before losing to compatriot Jessica Pegula.
She then travelled to the Middle East for the Qatar Open, where she retired from her opening match to Karolina Pliskova due to illness.
Anisimova picked up her form in Dubai, reaching the semi-finals before losing to Pegula once again.
The 24-year-old then travelled to America where she recorded back-to-back fourth round appearances in Indian Wells and Miami.
| Tournament | Round | Opponent |
| Australian Open | Quarter-finals | Jessica Pegula |
| Qatar Open | Second Round [first match] | Karolina Pliskova |
| Dubai Tennis Championships | Semi-finals | Jessica Pegula |
| Indian Wells | Fourth Round | Belinda Bencic |
| Miami Open | Fourth Round | Victoria Mboko |
Amanda Anisimova withdraws from the Charleston Open
Anisimova had been expected to compete at the Charleston Open following her exit from the Miami Open.
However, on Saturday, the American announced her withdrawal from the event, citing a hip injury.
“I’m really sorry to have to miss this year’s Charleston Open,” Anisimova said in a statement to the media.
“I picked up an injury at the Miami Open and after taking medical advice, I’ve made the difficult decision to withdraw and focus on my recovery.
“I’ve always loved playing in front of the fans in Charleston, the support there means so much to me. I hope to be back and see you all next year.”
The Charleston Open is underway and is set to conclude on April 5. Jessica Pegula, the world number five, is the top seed.
