Amanda Anisimova’s season through her coach’s eyes

Amanda Anisimova’s Season Through Her Coach’s Eyes

After rebuilding her game from the ground up, Amanda Anisimova’s coach, Hendrik Vleeshouwers, shares how composure, growing confidence, and hard-earned lessons have transformed raw potential into consistent success.

Rebuilding and Rising

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Vleeshouwers walks into the players’ lounge, bearded and cheerful, wearing a khaki Boston Red Sox hat. There’s a lightness in his step — and for good reason. His player, Amanda Anisimova, is having the season of her life.

At 24, the American has reached the WTA Finals for the first time in her career. As the No. 4 seed, she advanced to Friday’s semifinals after staging a comeback on Wednesday night to defeat No. 2 Iga Świątek for the second consecutive time.

Numbers Tell the Story

It’s hard to capture what Anisimova is accomplishing, but the numbers speak clearly:

She has recorded 10 victories over Top 10 opponents — more than in all her previous seasons combined.
She has won 13 consecutive three-set matches, all at Grand Slams, WTA 1000s, or 500-level events.
She has defeated all four reigning Grand Slam champions, a feat last achieved seven years ago.

“There are so many stats out there, but those are good ones,” said Vleeshouwers. “She’s beating strong opponents. I love that data because it’s easy to use when I'm talking to Amanda — ‘Look at this.’”

Coach’s Reflection

“The whole year has been fun,” Vleeshouwers shared in his interview with wtatennis.com, looking back at a season that redefined both player and coach.

Author’s Summary

Anisimova’s 2025 season marks a powerful rebirth built on patience, confidence, and steady improvement under Hendrik Vleeshouwers’s thoughtful guidance.

WTA Tennis — 2025-11-06