Amanda Anisimova, who has risen to prominence on the WTA Tour, recently shared insights into her favourite tennis surface during a discussion on the WTA’s ‘Behind the Curtain’ series. Despite her proven versatility across all three main surfaces—hard court, grass, and clay—Anisimova revealed that hard courts hold a special place for her because she grew up playing on them. She expressed genuine enjoyment for every type of surface used in professional tennis.
I feel comfortable playing on the grass, clay, and hard. I love the fact that we get to play on all of them throughout the year.
?Amanda Anisimova, professional tennis player
Interestingly, hard court is not where she boasts her strongest win record. According to Tennis Stats, Anisimova has achieved her highest match-winning percentage of 67.5% on grass courts, highlighting her adaptability and strength on faster surfaces like Wimbledon.
Reflecting on Her Breakthrough 2025 Season
Looking back on her 2025 campaign, Anisimova described the season as unexpectedly exceptional. Having secured her first two WTA titles at the Qatar Open and the China Open, and reached finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open, she acknowledged the milestone nature of her achievements, especially so soon after a prior break from competition.
At some points in this year I was like, ‘is this really real life?’ Because, yeah, I’ve done a lot of things and have achieved moments that I didn’t think was possible; at least not this year or so soon after my break.
?Amanda Anisimova, professional tennis player
She also noted the meaningful experience of having her family witness some of these key moments in person, which added a layer of personal significance to her success.
It has been incredible. And also the fact that my family has gotten to witness some of those moments in person this year was super, super special.
?Amanda Anisimova, professional tennis player
Current Form and Future Outlook on Tour
As 2026 unfolds, Anisimova’s performances have been mixed, with early exits at both the Brisbane International and the Australian Open quarterfinals. Nevertheless, her career-high ranking of third demonstrates her capability to compete at the highest level. With her determined mindset, she remains optimistic about what lies ahead on the WTA Tour.
I’m just excited for what is to come and to keep going,
?Amanda Anisimova, professional tennis player
Her passion and confidence suggest Anisimova will continue to be a prominent figure, leveraging her experience on all surfaces while maintaining a strong connection to her favourite hard courts.
