Amanda Anisimova shut down body-shaming on July 13, 2026 with a single, sharp move: a poolside selfie and a laugh.

What happened?

A fan attacked Amanda Anisimova’s physique on social media, calling her “too fat” despite her top-level play. The American, ranked No. 9 in the WTA, didn’t fire back with words. Instead she posted a selfie by the pool with the caption: “How your comments find me” and a string of laughing emojis.

The original insult came under one of her posts. The user argued she didn’t look like a pro athlete and urged her to diet and train harder. Anisimova’s response went viral, drawing waves of support from fans who pointed to her career achievements.

Why it matters for Amanda Anisimova

At 24, Anisimova has already reached two Grand Slam finals and beaten top names like Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka. She cracked the top 10 in 2025 and defended that ranking through early 2026.

But the body-shaming landed during a rough patch. After missing most of the clay swing with injury, she returned for Roland Garros and made the third round. At Wimbledon 2026 she was defending finalist points but lost in the third round to Madison Keys.

The early exit cost her ranking points and dropped her to No. 19 in the WTA Race. She now sits at No. 9, with her top-10 spot under threat heading into the North American hard-court swing.

What comes next?

Anisimova has big points to defend at the US Open after reaching the final in New York last year. Strong results in Toronto, Cincinnati and the US Open will decide whether she keeps her top-10 ranking.

Her next tournament starts in less than two weeks. The 24-year-old will need to prove she’s back to her best when the hard courts begin.

Fan reaction and career context

Fans rushed to Anisimova’s defense, highlighting the gap between online trolls and her Grand Slam finals, WTA 1000 titles and top-10 status. The contrast sharpened after her Wimbledon exit and the fresh wave of criticism.

Anisimova’s move—humor over hostility—echoed her broader comeback story. After a difficult stretch away from the tour, she re-entered the elite with deep runs in 2025 and early 2026.

Now the focus shifts to action. The North American swing is a chance to silence doubters and lock in her place among the sport’s best.