Anisimova Ends 2026 Season Early Due to Wrist
The 25-year-old American withdrew from remaining events after a left wrist injury sidelined her in September.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Tennis
Amanda Anisimova ended her 2026 season early after announcing in September that a left wrist injury had sidelined her. Her last competitive match was a third-round loss to Anastasia Potapova at the US Open.
Why it matters
The injury removes one of the sport's most prominent American players from the remainder of the season and drops her from the top 10 in the world rankings. Anisimova has no announced return date beyond 2027.
Anisimova finished 2026 at 22-12 without a tour-level title, a sharp contrast with her January ranking of No. 3 and her slide to No. 11 after the US Open. Her best result this year was a semifinal in Dubai in February, and the full recovery timeline remains unannounced.
The players
Amanda Anisimova
An American professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 3 and has made deep runs at major tournaments since returning to the tour in 2024.
Anastasia Potapova
A Russian professional tennis player who defeated Anisimova in the third round of the 2026 US Open.
The details
Anisimova withdrew from the Singapore Open and her title defense at the China Open before announcing on Instagram that the wrist injury had ended her season. Her final match was a third-round loss to Anastasia Potapova at Flushing Meadows, after earlier quarterfinal runs at the Australian Open and in Cincinnati.
Timeline
February 2026: Semifinal loss at the WTA 1000 event in Dubai.
2026 US Open: Third-round loss to Anastasia Potapova.
September 2026: Announced that a left wrist injury ended her season.
Mid-October 2026: Said goodbye to her old Porsche on Instagram.
November 2026: Shared a photo of a new Porsche Taycan.
Season Trajectory
Anisimova's 2026 season followed a rapid climb after her 2024 comeback, which brought two Grand Slam finals within 18 months. The wrist injury interrupts that momentum and leaves her ranking and points position uncertain heading into 2027.
Anisimova's absence reshuffles the American contingent at upcoming WTA events and removes her from fantasy and betting considerations for the rest of the season. Fans tracking her ranking should expect a substantial drop from No. 11 while she is inactive.
The takeaway
A single injury can erase months of ranking gains, which makes early-season health management a central factor in a tennis player's year. Readers following Anisimova should watch for any announced return date and her position when the 2027 calendar begins.
Further reading
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