I might have what she’s having.
Amanda Anisimova confused broadcasters on Tennis Channel during her Round of 32 match at the Cincinnati Open against Alexandra Ila, especially when she took a sip of a mysterious drink.
What’s going on here?
This drink resembled beer, which caught the attention of commentators Lindsay Davenport and Brett Harbour during a changeover in the second set. Harbour immediately asked, “Lindsay, what is that?”
Davenport speculated, “Apple cider, Brett?”
Because players aren’t allowed to drink alcohol during matches, Haber was cautious. He mentioned, “I never want to say that the players were drinking beer during the game, but it certainly looked like that.”
Davenport chimed in, “I’ve never seen anything like that.” And Haber added, “It could be non-alcoholic. It could be cider. It could be anything. We don’t know.”
This moment ignited a social media buzz, with fans enjoying the idea that the world’s No. 10 women’s singles player was potentially bending the rules.
One user humorously remarked, “Amanda Anisimova casually slams Miller Wright, makes 74 unforced errors, and easily defeats Alexandra Ila. This is what American tennis is all about!”
Other fans speculated it was likely Red Bull or something similar, hinting at the ATP and WTA’s regulations about commercial drinks on tour. They thought Anisimova had to pour her drink into a cup instead of sipping from a can.
Later in the third set, Haber revealed: “Through one of the courtside photographers, we can confirm that Anisimova asked for a Red Bull and it was delivered. That’s the mystery.”
This drink perhaps fueled Anisimova’s performance, helping her to win the last two sets and secure the match with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. She’s set to face Linda Noskova in the round of 16 on Thursday.
Last year, Anisimova reached the finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open, but her comeback was briefly interrupted when she took an eight-month hiatus in 2023 to focus on her mental health.
As she prepares for the hard court season, the 24-year-old has reconnected with her former coach Hendrik Frieshauers after a brief separation.
The split after this year’s Sunshine Double was unexpected, particularly because she thrived under his guidance.
She briefly worked with Sebastian Sachs at Roland Garros and Wimbledon but didn’t have the success she aimed for, exiting in the round of 32 in both events.
More recently at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Anisimova lost in the round of 16 to Elina Svitolina.
She’s looking to improve her results as she heads into the final Grand Slam of the year in New York on Thursday.
Amanda Anisimova’s puzzling drink confounds tennis commentators at the Cincinnati Open
I might have what she’s having.
Amanda Anisimova confused broadcasters on Tennis Channel during her Round of 32 match at the Cincinnati Open against Alexandra Ila, especially when she took a sip of a mysterious drink.
What’s going on here?
This drink resembled beer, which caught the attention of commentators Lindsay Davenport and Brett Harbour during a changeover in the second set. Harbour immediately asked, “Lindsay, what is that?”
Davenport speculated, “Apple cider, Brett?”
Because players aren’t allowed to drink alcohol during matches, Haber was cautious. He mentioned, “I never want to say that the players were drinking beer during the game, but it certainly looked like that.”
Davenport chimed in, “I’ve never seen anything like that.” And Haber added, “It could be non-alcoholic. It could be cider. It could be anything. We don’t know.”
This moment ignited a social media buzz, with fans enjoying the idea that the world’s No. 10 women’s singles player was potentially bending the rules.
One user humorously remarked, “Amanda Anisimova casually slams Miller Wright, makes 74 unforced errors, and easily defeats Alexandra Ila. This is what American tennis is all about!”
Other fans speculated it was likely Red Bull or something similar, hinting at the ATP and WTA’s regulations about commercial drinks on tour. They thought Anisimova had to pour her drink into a cup instead of sipping from a can.
Later in the third set, Haber revealed: “Through one of the courtside photographers, we can confirm that Anisimova asked for a Red Bull and it was delivered. That’s the mystery.”
This drink perhaps fueled Anisimova’s performance, helping her to win the last two sets and secure the match with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. She’s set to face Linda Noskova in the round of 16 on Thursday.
Last year, Anisimova reached the finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open, but her comeback was briefly interrupted when she took an eight-month hiatus in 2023 to focus on her mental health.
As she prepares for the hard court season, the 24-year-old has reconnected with her former coach Hendrik Frieshauers after a brief separation.
The split after this year’s Sunshine Double was unexpected, particularly because she thrived under his guidance.
She briefly worked with Sebastian Sachs at Roland Garros and Wimbledon but didn’t have the success she aimed for, exiting in the round of 32 in both events.
More recently at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Anisimova lost in the round of 16 to Elina Svitolina.
She’s looking to improve her results as she heads into the final Grand Slam of the year in New York on Thursday.
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