It's been a long and twisting road to the Wimbledon final for American 23-year-old Amanda Anisimova. She famously quit tennis altogether before reemerging as a powerhouse in the sport. Why did Animova quit tennis?

Amanda Anisimova Gets Honest on Reason for Lengthy Break From Tennis originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Amanda Anisimova's chances to compete at Wimbledon looked bleak as the tennis player walked away from the game. Anisimova took a break from tennis from May 2023 only to return eight months later in January 2024.

Amanda Anisimova ousted the world's No. 1 female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, on Thursday in the Wimbledon semi-finals — shocking the sports world as the American moves onto the finals. "Amazing Amanda!" sports announcers called, as the 12th-ranked player beat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to nab her first-ever spot on center court.

Venus Williams will return to the tennis court for the first time in more than a year at the 2025 DC Open, tournament organizers announced Friday.

Venus Williams is back. Williams accepted a main draw singles wildcard at the WTA Tour's DC Open, which starts on July 19. The 45-year-old hasn't competed in an official match since the Miami Open in 2024,