Amanda Anisimova On Her Home Court

On a sun-drenched late winter afternoon at the Bath Club in Miami Beach, Amanda Anisimova moves effortlessly between takes, the Atlantic Ocean glinting just beyond the lens. The 5-foot-11 athlete is in the middle of a photo shoot for beauty brand Carroten, bronzed and camera-ready, embodying the kind of ease that feels increasingly natural for a tennis player whose star continues to rise.

At just 24, Amanda has become one of the most in-demand faces in tennis, fresh off a career-high ranking of world No. 3. The shoot comes just before another appearance at her hometown tournament, the Miami Open, and on the cusp of a summer stretch that will take her across the globe for the sport’s most prestigious competitions, beginning with Wimbledon.

It’s a life that moves quickly—split between center courts and ad campaigns—but beneath the polished surface is a player whose foundation was built right here in Aventura.

While Amanda was born in Freehold Township, New Jersey, her story is unmistakably Miami. Her parents, Olga and Konstantin Anisimov, emigrated from Russia to the United States and recognized the potential of her older sister, Maria, a budding tennis player at the time, prompting the family to relocate to Miami in 2004, giving both daughters access to better training opportunities and coaching. Amanda was just 3 years old. It was at her older sister’s practices that she first picked up a racket.

Maria went on to compete for the University of Pennsylvania while attending Wharton’s undergraduate business school, before ultimately stepping away from the sport to pursue a career in finance. Amanda, however, never looked back. She turned pro at 15, quickly establishing herself as one of the most promising young players in the game. Today, the soft-spoken but fiercely competitive athlete is an aggressive baseliner known for her powerful groundstrokes, with three Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles titles to her name and a run to the finals at Wimbledon in 2025.

Amanda’s late father, Konstantin, played a pivotal role in shaping her early career, acting as her primary coach throughout her junior years, with her mother also closely involved in her development. Much of her early training happened in South Florida, on the tennis courts behind Dr. Michael M. Krop High School, at the United States Tennis Association player development headquarters in Boca Raton (before the organization relocated to Orlando in 2017), and at Saviano High Performance Tennis in Plantation.

She trained six days a week, often with two tennis sessions a day plus fitness, all while balancing homeschooling. It was a demanding schedule—one that required discipline, consistency, and an early understanding of sacrifice.

Still, she found moments to just be a teenager on the weekends. “Aventura Mall was the hot spot,” the Aventura-raised player says. “I lived close enough that I could walk there, and my best friend could too, so we would always meet there.” The mall became a familiar backdrop to her off-court life. After wins, there was one go-to celebration: Houston’s. “That was always my favorite place,” Amanda adds.

The ascendant tennis player still lives in South Florida, now based in Miami Beach, where she bought a condo in 2020. It’s a grounding constant in a career that takes her all over the globe. “Miami is home to me,” Amanda says. “I love the weather, and I love that I’m able to train here.”

In fact, the hard-hitting athlete can often be found practicing her backhand at Barry University and the Miami Beach Tennis Center, both close to home. And while the proximity is convenient, the hot and humid conditions can be taxing.

“It definitely builds resilience,” Amanda says of South Florida’s climate. “It’s not easy, but I feel like it gives me an edge. I know I can last longer in matches, go three sets, and do that every day.”

She now works with coach Rick Vleeshouwers, who is helping to evolve her game at the highest level. “I’m very big into recovery,” Amanda continues. “I prioritize that just as much as all my training.” Her routine includes ice baths, sauna and steam sessions, supplements like magnesium to support sleep, and consistent work with her physio to prevent injury. “I do my best to make sure I’m 100 percent ready to compete.”

Naturally athletic, Amanda is also quick to embrace movement beyond tennis when time allows. Pilates and yoga are favorites, particularly hot classes, which she describes as both restorative and strengthening. “I love it so much,” she says. “It’s so good for the body.”

If she’s off the court, she’s still moving—just at her own pace.Mornings often begin in Sunset Harbor with coffee at Maman and a long walk, simple rituals that signal she’s home. The proud aunt—who regularly shares snapshots of her two nephews on Instagram—also spends time with family whenever she can.

In January, Amanda reached a ranking of world No. 3, a milestone that, she admits, took time to fully appreciate. “When you’re in it, you’re always chasing more,” she says. “At first, I was just like, I want more, I want more, but after a bit of time, I was able to reflect and sit in the fact that I got to world No. 3, which is incredible.”

Part of that shift has come from redefining what success looks like. Her focus now includes mental well-being, personal growth, and maintaining meaningful connections off the court.

“It’s not worth it to have this career if you’re not happy,” Amanda emphasizes. “I want to make it sustainable. I try to have fun when I’m off the court too. I feel like that was a big turning point, building a life outside of tennis, being content in myself, and knowing that whatever happens in tennis, I’m okay off the court.”

That mindset has allowed her to approach the game with a renewed sense of clarity—and, perhaps, more joy. Even during challenging stretches, she’s learned to stay grounded.

Now, with another season underway and three Grand Slam tournaments ahead, her goals remain intentional. “I just want to keep doing the right things,” Amanda says. “Stay healthy, take care of my body and mind, and enjoy everything that comes with it. Obviously, my dream is to win a Grand Slam.”

Mediterranean Glow

Founded in Greece, where sun-drenched living is second nature, Carroten has spent more than 30 years perfecting tanning technologies that deliver both hydration and a luminous, golden finish. At the heart of the brand is the Intensive Tanning Gel, a cult-status formula designed to enhance the appearance of a rich, even tan while conditioning the skin with carrot extract, coconut oil, and calendula. Now expanding in the United States under Sayn Beauty, Carroten is available at Target, Amazon, and Ulta Beauty. “I love the products, especially because they use natural ingredients,” says global brand ambassador Amanda Anisimova. “I’m always in the sun, so having something that gives you that glow makes such a difference.”