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‘I Catch the Signs a Lot Earlier Now’: Amanda Anisimova on Burnout and Bouncing Back
World No 10 is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable
TL;DR
- Amanda Anisimova took an indefinite break for mental health reasons over three years ago after her father's death and experiencing burnout.
- She has since learned the importance of work-life balance and self-care, enabling her to recognize and address signs of burnout earlier.
- Anisimova aims to win her first Grand Slam title, with the US Open being a significant goal.
- She has demonstrated remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a difficult Grand Slam final loss and overcoming a wrist injury.
- Anisimova feels she has regained rhythm on the court and is looking forward to the US Open, feeling confident and enjoying her favorite time of the year.
- She embraces the discomfort inherent in professional sports, driven by her goals and dreams of winning a Grand Slam.