Amanda Anisimova Heads to Singapore Open as WTA 500 Star

Amanda Anisimova Heads to Singapore Open as WTA 500 Star

Amanda Anisimova has just been added to the lineup for the Singapore Tennis Open, a newly upgraded WTA 500 event that will run from September 21-27. The 24-year-old, who is ranked world No.10, will face a field that includes world No.3 Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva (the 19-year-old French Open champion), Alexandra Eala, and Wang Xinyu. The tournament offers a $1.2 million prize pool and a 28-player singles draw.

Will Anisimova Shine at the Singapore Open?

The announcement came on August 27, the same day the organizers revealed the full roster. Anisimova’s recent deep runs at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025 have built momentum, and she is eager to bring that experience to the OCBC Arena in Kallang. The event’s elevation to WTA 500 status signals a stronger competitive field, and Anisimova’s presence adds star power to the Asian swing.

How Did Anisimova’s Mixed Doubles Partnership with Learner Tien Take Shape?

Anisimova and Learner Tien have already tested their chemistry at the Tie Break Tens exhibition in March, where they defeated Emma Navarro and Ben Shelton before falling to Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz. Their partnership will face wild-card opponents Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles on August 25. The match will start at 10 a.m. ET in Louis Armstrong Stadium, with the winners moving on to face either Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik or a qualifying team. The duo’s experience in short-format play should help them navigate the Grand Slam’s compressed scoring.

What Happened During Anisimova’s Cincinnati Match?

During the Round of 32 at the Cincinnati Open, Anisimova was seen sipping a mysterious beverage from a plastic cup. Broadcasters Brett Haber and Lindsay Davenport speculated it might be apple cider or a non-alcoholic drink, but the clip sparked fan chatter that she was drinking a beer. Despite the buzz, Anisimova won the final set 6-2, advancing to the Round of 16. The incident added a viral moment to her win and kept social media buzzing.

How Did Anisimova Respond to Her Canadian Open Loss?

Anisimova’s run at the Canadian Open ended in the fourth round after a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Elina Svitolina on August 21. She struggled early, dropping the first four games and facing match point down 1-6, 1-5. The match lasted just 78 minutes. In a heartbreaking moment, she broke into tears during a changeover, covering her face with a towel. Fans on X offered support, noting her resilience in the second set when she broke back and pushed the score to 4-5. Svitolina praised Anisimova as a “hell of a player” after the match.

Key Takeaways

• Anisimova will compete in the Singapore Tennis Open from September 21-27 as a world No.10.
• She partners with Learner Tien for US Open mixed doubles, facing wild-cards on August 25.
• A viral moment at Cincinnati involved a mysterious beverage, but Anisimova still won.
• She cried during a Canadian Open loss to Elina Svitolina, but showed fighting spirit.