Anisimova Parts Ways with Hendrik Vleeshouwers, Her Coach Since 2024
The 24-year-old announced her split from the WTA 2025 Coach of the Year on Friday.
World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova has mutally parted ways with her coach of nearly two years, Hendrik Vleeshouwers, the pair announced on Friday.
The two-time major finalist had nothing but good things to say about her coach in her Instagram post that broke the news.
“It’s been quite the ride and journey together. Last year holds so many special moments and achievements together that I will never forget!” anisimova wrote. “We picked up some trophies and incredible milestones, but all the laughs and behind the scenes moments I’ll carry with me even more. Thank you Rick, thank you for everything you’ve done for me. For seeing and treating me as a human first, before an athlete. That meant the world to me, and made for a great partnership.”
Vleeshouwers, who started with Anisimova after she came back from a mental health hiatus in 2024, was named the 2025 WTA Coach of the Year by his peers as a result of Anisimova’s incredible 2025 season.
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