Amanda Anisimova ends 2026 season early due to injury

Amanda Anisimova has decided to end her 2026 season early after suffering another wrist injury.

The American announced her decision on Monday, saying that she needs to focus on recovering before returning to competition in 2027.

Anisimova's last match came at the US Open, where she was beaten by Anastasia Potapova in the third round. She had been scheduled to compete at the Singapore Open but unfortunately she withdrew because of the wrist problem. The 25-year-old then pulled out of the China Open in Beijing, where she was the defending champion.

She will also miss the Wuhan Open and the WTA Finals, with Anisimova instead turning her attention to recovery ahead of the 2027 season.

Anisimova finishes 2026 with a 22-12 record. She began the year ranked No. 3 in the world but since then she dropped to No. 11. Her best result of the season was a semifinal appearance in Dubai.

The American enjoyed a breakthrough 2025 campaign, winning two WTA 1000 titles and reaching two Grand Slam finals. She won the China Open last year by beating Linda Noskova in the final.