“I feel like I’ve done my best, honestly, with all of that stuff,” Amanda Anisimova admitted in her post-match press conference at the US Open final, reflecting on her pursuit of mindfulness and finding joy in tennis despite the pressure. Yet, under the New York lights, when it mattered most, the American couldn’t escape Sabalenka’s storm, falling short in the final night. Heartbreak? Absolutely. After the Wimbledon loss, this one stung just as deep. But here’s the twist: despite the loss, Anisimova lit up Flushing Meadows, stunning the tennis world by outshining Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka in fan engagement and global buzz. Curious where she truly stole the spotlight?

It all comes down to one weapon: the backhand. At an astonishing average of 77 miles per hour, Amand

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