A pumped-up Amanda Anisimova said Friday she will use expectation as motivation at the Australian Open after a breakthrough 2025 saw her make back-to-back Grand Slam finals. The American was named the WTA’s most improved player last season, jumping 32 spots to her current world number four, driven by powering into the Wimbledon and US Open deciders. READ: Amanda Anisimova proves doubters wrong with run to Wimbledon final She was crushed 6-0, 6-0 at the All England Club by Iga Swiatek, but showed grit by bouncing back to beat the Polish six-time major winner in the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows. […]... Keep on reading: Amanda Anisimova targets third Grand Slam final in a row