Every tennis season begins with hope, but some seasons arrive carrying prophecy. As the tennis world slowly turns its eyes toward Melbourne 2026, one name is beginning to echo louder than ever before – Amanda Anisimova. Still waiting for her first Grand Slam title, still chasing the ultimate breakthrough. And now, she is carrying the weight of a bold prediction made by a seasoned WTA professional.

Australian doubles No. 1 Ellen Perez recently joined The Tennis Podcast, and the conversation quickly turned to a bold idea. Could Amanda Anisimova actually win the Australian Open? Perez did not hesitate. She made it clear that she believes Anisimova is ready. “There’s a reason why she’s that ranking. I think she had a great year making back-to-back [Grand Slam] finals,” Perez said.

And with

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