World No. 6 Anisimova Withdraws from Charleston Open

Injury sustained at Miami Open forces top player to miss tournament

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:03pm

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Amanda Anisimova, the World No. 6 women's tennis player, has withdrawn from this week's Credit One Charleston Open due to an injury she sustained at the recent Miami Open. Anisimova, a two-time semifinalist at the Charleston event, expressed disappointment at missing the tournament but said she is focused on recovery.

Why it matters

Anisimova's withdrawal is a significant loss for the Charleston Open, one of the premier women's tennis tournaments in the United States. As a top-10 player, her participation would have been a major draw for fans and added star power to the event.

The details

Anisimova, who recently parted ways with her longtime coach Hendrik Vleeshouwers, said she picked up the injury during her round of 16 loss to Belinda Bencic at the Miami Open. After consulting with medical advisors, Anisimova made the decision to withdraw from the Charleston tournament in order to focus on her recovery.

  • Anisimova lost to Belinda Bencic in the round of 16 at the Miami Open on March 25, 2026.
  • The Credit One Charleston Open is scheduled for this week, March 28-April 5, 2026.

The players

Amanda Anisimova

A 24-year-old American professional tennis player currently ranked World No. 6.

Belinda Bencic

A 28-year-old Swiss professional tennis player currently ranked World No. 12.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really sorry to have to miss this year's Charleston Open. I picked up an injury at the Miami Open and after taking medical advice, I've made the difficult decision to withdraw and focus on my recovery. I've always loved playing in front of the fans in Charleston, the support there means so much to me. I hope to be back and see you all next year.”

— Amanda Anisimova

What’s next

Anisimova will now focus on recovering from her injury in order to return to competition as soon as possible. The next major tournament on the women's tennis calendar is the French Open, which begins on May 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Anisimova's withdrawal from the Charleston Open is a significant loss for the tournament, as she is one of the top players in women's tennis. However, her decision to prioritize her recovery and health is a prudent one, as she looks to bounce back and compete at her best in the upcoming French Open and beyond.