Amanda Anisimova's Big Tour Return: from London Doubles Runs to Us Open Showdowns
By Sophia Al-Mansoor
Singles tennis can be an isolating grind, particularly for a player staging a sustained climb back into the top ranks after mental health breaks and physical setbacks. For Anisimova, committing to doubles events throughout 2026 was not an afterthought. It was a structural training choice. Singles matches frequently isolate power hitters behind the baseline; doubles forces rapid decision-making inside the service boxes.
Historically reliant on flat, early-taken groundstrokes from deep positions, Anisimova used early-round doubles appearances to hone her transition game. Her reflex volleys, overhead positioning, and return angles showed clear mechanical upgrades within weeks. Instead of spending off-days grinding through repetitive practice sets, Anisimova gathered live-fire reps under tournament pressure. The payoff was immediate: her first-serve win percentage in singles ticked up measurably throughout the spring, aided directly by the spot-serving precision demanded on the doubles court.
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