“Making it to the final is obviously really special, but it would have been a dream come true to make it all the way,” said a dejected Amanda Anisimova last month after missing out on a second Grand Slam win at the US Open. However, the 24-year-old vowed to come back stronger. “I hope I can keep working really hard to give myself more opportunities to be in more and more finals.” Less than a month later, Anisimova delivered on her words, clinching her second 1000 in 2025 title, last week. Her victory has made her one of the biggest threats to the top names in women’s tennis, such as Aryna Sabalenka , Iga Swiatek , and also compatriot Coco Gauff .

During an episode of the Nothing Major podcast, dated October 7, ex-ATP pros John Isner, Jack Sock, Sam Querrey, and Steve Johnson

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