Amanda Anisimova, like many young players facing setbacks, might find inspiration in the journey of Natasha Zvereva. Zvereva, once a teenage prodigy herself, experienced a humbling defeat in the 1988 French Open final—losing 6–0, 6–0 to Steffi Graf. Yet she rebounded, building a storied doubles career, winning 18 Grand Slam titles, and becoming one of the sport’s most accomplished doubles players.
For Anisimova, any recent disappointment—whether from injury struggles, form slumps, or a tough loss—should be viewed in perspective. Like Zvereva, she has time to evolve, adapt, and carve out her niche. The resilience Zvereva showed in shifting focus and thriving long-term is a powerful example for Anisimova to draw on.
Adversity, especially in tennis, often becomes the crucible in which champions are forged. Anisimova’s journey is far from over, and with patience, support, and self-bel
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