Amanda Anisimova: The Tennis Star Who Beat Sexism and Reached Wimbledon Semifinals
Amanda Anisimova, an American tennis player of Russian descent, has been one of the biggest surprises at this year’s Wimbledon. At just 23 years old, she made it to the semifinals, where she will face one of the world’s best, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka. But her story is not just about tennis – it’s about fighting sexism, mental blocks, and social media trolls that nearly made her quit the sport.
Big Breasts, Big Problems
Amanda is known not only for her talent but also for her appearance. Unfortunately, this brought her a lot of inappropriate and sexist comments. A few years ago, she was targeted by brutal and sexist attacks on social media, where people mocked her large breasts and body. One comment read: “The least athletic body, narrow shoulders, big breasts.” These insults hit her so hard that she decided to take a break from tennis.
Mental Health Comes First
Amanda openly spoke about how these comments affected her. She admitted she struggled with shame and wanted to quit tennis. She took a break from the WTA tour to focus on her mental health. “I will never understand why so many people feel the need to comment on my body on social media,” Amanda wrote.
After a several-month break, she returned to tennis in January this year and has been playing much better since. She is currently ranked 12th on the WTA list and is expected to break into the top 10 after Wimbledon.
Family and Tragedy
Amanda was born in Freehold, New Jersey, to a family of Russian immigrants. Her parents were not athletes but supported her fully. Sadly, just 11 days before her 18th birthday, her father Konstantin was found dead, which was a huge blow to her. Because of this, she withdrew from the US Open that year.
Rise at Wimbledon
At this year’s Wimbledon, Amanda justified her 13th seed status. By defeating Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals (6-1, 7-6), she showed she is ready for big things. Before that, she beat Jelena Putintseva, Renata Zarazua, Dalma Galfi, and Linda Noskova.
Now she is on the verge of fighting for a final spot against Aryna Sabalenka, one of the world’s best players. Although the odds are against her, Amanda has proven she is mentally stronger and ready to handle the pressure.
Why Does This Matter?
Amanda Anisimova is not just a tennis player. She is a symbol of the fight against sexism in sports. Her story shows how dangerous social media can be and how it can destroy a career and self-confidence. But it also shows strength, courage, and determination not to give up.
If you thought tennis was just a game, think again. This is a fight for dignity, respect, and the right to be yourself, regardless of comments and prejudices.
Is it time to finally stop judging female athletes by their looks?
Share your thoughts, because Amanda proved that strength is in the mind, not in Instagram comments. Who knows, maybe next time you’ll be the one standing up for someone’s bravery. Or, if you have a hilarious comment, drop it below – but beware, Amanda is ready for anything!
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