Amanda Anisimova's former coach Rick Vleeshouwers has expressed regret over skipping practice before her Wimbledon final loss last year. In a recent interview, he revealed that fatigue from her semifinal win against Aryna Sabalenka left the American unable to compete effectively. Iga Swiatek went on to win the final 6-0, 6-0.
Vleeshouwers spoke on the Diary of a Professional Tennis Coach YouTube channel about the events leading to the final. After a demanding three-set semifinal victory, he opted to give Anisimova a full day off to rest and spend time with family instead of practicing on court at the All England Club. He now believes that choice contributed to her struggles on match day.