Amanda Anisimova has once again proven her mettle on the WTA tour, reaching her second WTA 1000 final of the season at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. The 23-year-old American defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets in the semifinals, showcasing her resilience and skill. Anisimova’s journey to the final was marked by impressive victories over several top-ranked players, including Victoria Azarenka, Paula Badosa, Leylah Fernandez, Marta Kostyuk, and Alexandrova.
Anisimova’s performance in Doha is a testament to her hard work and dedication. She has been steadily climbing back up the rankings after a challenging period, and her recent results reflect her determination to return to the top. “I’ve been putting in a lot of work,” Anisimova said after her semifinal win. “And I think it’s really showing up here.”
As she prepares for the final, Anisimova will face Jelena Ostapenko, another player who has had a remarkable run in Doha. The match promises to be an exciting clash between two determined athletes, both vying for their first WTA 1000 title of the season. Anisimova’s journey to this point has been nothing short of inspiring, and her fans will be eagerly watching to see if she can secure the championship title.
Anisimova in Doha, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.41, the American owns a composed 8-2 match record in 2025. Amanda is currently playing in Doha where she bested the world no.30 Victoria Azarenka 6-3 7-5, the world no.10 Paula Badosa 6-4 6-3, the world no.27 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-3 6-0, the world no.21 Marta Kostyuk 4-6 7-5 6-4 and the world no.26 Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3 6-3.
Amanda Anisimova will face the world no.37 Jelena Ostapenko in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their record is 1-0 for Ostapenko.
Anisimova is scheduled to play next in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Championships). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 17th of February.
