Amanda Anisimova has an important decision to make after losing 0-6, 0-6 in the Wimbledon final

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Amanda Anisimova’s dream run at Wimbledon soon became a nightmare as she suffered a comprehensive defeat in the final.

When Anisimova defeated tournament favorite Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, many expected her to give Iga Swiatek a real challenge in Saturday’s Championship match.

Unfortunately for the American, she failed to turn up on the day, as Anisimova lost to Swiatek 0-6, 0-6, in just 57 minutes.

Becoming just the second woman in Wimbledon history to lose a final 0-6, 0-6, Anisimova’s first appearance in a Grand Slam final couldn’t have gone much worse.

As she looks to bounce back from such a devastating defeat, Anisimova now has an important decision to make.

Amanda Anisimova must get her schedule right after Wimbledon defeat

The 23-year-old is currently scheduled to return to WTA Tour action at the Washington Open, an event which begins in just eight days.

Anisimova is set to compete as the number three seed in Washington, alongside several other big names.

• 1. Jessica Pegula
• 2. Qinwen Zheng
• 3. Amanda Anisimova
• 4. Paula Badosa
• 5. Emma Navarro
• 6. Elena Rybakina
• 7. Ekaterina Alexandrova
• 8. Clara Tauson

However, there is certainly an argument worth making that Anisimova should withdraw from Washington and rest up before she makes her return.

Losing in the manner she did on Centre Court, it could well do her some good to take some time away from the practice courts and decompress.

There is, of course, a valid counterargument that a quick turnaround is just what Anisimova needs, as she looks to put the defeat behind her.

If she were to find her footing in Washington and make a deep run in the nation’s capital, perhaps everyone would soon forget about her Wimbledon final defeat.

It’s tough to know what the correct decision is, although it is 100% one that Anisimova and her team need to get right.

Choosing which tournament to return at could have lasting effects on the success of Anisimova, not just in 2025, but for the remainder of her career.

How has Amanda Anisimova performed at the upcoming WTA tournaments throughout her career?

Between Wimbledon and the US Open, there are several hard-court tournaments at which WTA stars can compete.

Anisimova has historically chosen to compete at the Washington Open, Canadian Open, and the Cincinnati Open in preparation for the final Grand Slam of the year.

But how has she performed at those three tournaments?

Amanda Anisimova’s record at the Washington Open

Competing in Washington for the first time in 2024, Anisimova advanced to the main draw via qualifying, as she made an impressive run through to the quarterfinals.

• 2024 Washington Open Q1 – Amanda Anisimova beat Emina Bektas, 7-6, 6-3
• 2024 Washington Open Q2 – Amanda Anisimova beat Renata Zarazua, 6-4, 6-4
• 2024 Washington Open 1R – Amanda Anisimova beat Sloane Stephens, 6-3, 7-5
• 2024 Washington Open 2R – Amanda Anisimova beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 6-1, 6-7, 6-4

It was in the quarterfinals that her run came to an end, however, falling in straight sets to her countrywoman Caroline Dolehide.

Amanda Anisimova’s record at the Canadian Open

Anisimova has competed at the Canadian Open three times before, in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

She didn’t make too much of an impact on her first two trips to The Great White North, losing in the third round and second round, but enjoyed a career-best result last time out.

Knocking out four seeded players, including world number one Sabalenka, along the way, Anisimova qualified for her maiden WTA 1000 Final.

Unfortunately for her, she failed in her bid to win the title, as she came up short against Jessica Pegula in the 2024 Canadian Open final.

Amanda Anisimova’s record at the Cincinnati Open

Anisimova hasn’t enjoyed quite so much success in Cincinnati, as she has yet to reach the fourth round in Ohio.

• 2018 Cincinnati Open – Amanda Anisimova lost in 3R to Elina Svitolina
• 2020 Cincinnati Open – Amanda Anisimova lost in 2R to Jessica Pegula
• 2022 Cincinnati Open – Amanda Anisimova withdrew before 2R

Analyzing her performances at the three events, it’s fair to say she has enjoyed the most success at the Canadian Open.

Therefore, perhaps it would make more sense for Anisimova to withdraw from the Washington Open and make her return in Montreal, at an event she feels more comfortable at.

Only time will tell what she decides to do, but it will certainly be something to look out for.