Sam Querrey reveals if he thinks Amanda Anisimova will win a Grand Slam in 2026

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Amanda Anisimova enjoyed the best year of her career in 2025…

The American number two reached two Grand Slam finals last year, at Wimbledon and the US Open.

Despite coming up short on both occasions, Anisimova announced herself as a real contender in the women’s game.

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Heading into 2026, many believe Anisimova has what it takes to win her maiden Grand Slam title.

Appearing as a guest on ‘The Tennis Worthy Podcast‘, former American ATP star Sam Querrey previewed Anisimova’s 2026 season.

Sam Querrey thinks Amanda Anisimova can win Grand Slams and become world number one in 2026

“Part of me thinks Amanda [Anisimova] could finish the year ranked number one in the world,” said Querrey.

Anisimova is currently ranked fourth in the world, behind Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Aryna Sabalenka.

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She trails world number one Sabalenka by over 4,000 points, although that gap could close with a strong performance Down Under.

Patrick McEnroe and Querrey both believe she can win a Grand Slam this year.

“I think she wins a major this year,” said McEnroe.

“I think she does too,” said Querrey.

“Losing 6-0, 6-0, to [Iga] Swiatek at Wimbledon, then coming back at the US Open, that shows so much.

“Her ball striking it’s similar to [Aryna] Sabalenka, especially when she’s playing in perfect conditions, when it’s indoor, which sometimes in Australia they close that roof.

“She can absolutely thump that ball as hard as anyone I’ve ever seen.

“I think she gets a major this year and challenges Sabalenka and Swiatek for that number one ranking as well.”

She’ll look to extend her streak of major final appearances at the upcoming Australian Open.

But how has she performed Down Under so far in her tennis career?

Amanda Anisimova’s Australian Open results

Anisimova has played 16 matches in Melbourne, winning 10 and losing six.

• 2025 Australian Open 2R [LOSS] vs Emma Raducanu
• 2025 Australian Open 1R [WIN] vs Maria Lourdes Carle
• 2024 Australian Open 4R [LOSS] vs Aryna Sabalenka
• 2024 Australian Open 3R [WIN] vs Paula Badosa
• 2024 Australian Open 2R [WIN] vs Nadia Podoroska
• 2024 Australian Open 1R [WIN] vs Liudmila Samsonova
• 2023 Australian Open 1R [LOSS] vs Marta Kostyuk
• 2022 Australian Open 4R [LOSS] vs Ash Barty
• 2022 Australian Open 3R [WIN] vs Naomi Osaka
• 2022 Australian Open 2R [WIN] vs Belinda Bencic
• 2022 Australian Open 1R [WIN] vs Arianne Hartono
• 2020 Australian Open 1R [LOSS] vs Zarina Diyas
• 2019 Australian Open 4R [LOSS] vs Petra Kvitova
• 2019 Australian Open 3R [WIN] vs Aryna Sabalenka
• 2019 Australian Open 2R [WIN] vs Lesia Tsurenko
• 2019 Australian Open 1R [WIN] vs Monica Niculescu

10 match wins isn’t a bad haul, but it’s far from her most successful Grand Slam tournament.

Amanda Anisimova’s Grand Slam record

Anisimova would love nothing more than to improve her record to 17-6 and pick up her first Grand Slam title at the 2026 Australian Open.

The 2026 Australian Open is scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 18.

Amanda Anisimova misses out on $1 million

Looking to pocket $1 million before the Australian Open, Anisimova took part in the ‘One Point Slam’, an event featuring men, women, pros, and amateurs.

Given a BYE into the second round, Anisimova benefited from an Arthur Rinderknech double fault, sealing her spot in round three.

She then caused a big upset, knocking out three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev.

Unfortunately for Anisimova, it was in the quarterfinals that her run came to an end, losing to amateur Jordan Smith.

Smith eventually took home the prize, defeating Joanna Garland of Taiwan.