“Amanda Anisimova’s Surprise Compliment for Iga Świątek — You Won’t Believe Why She Calls Her an ‘Ideal Surgeon’”

A lighthearted moment turns into the most talked-about clip of the night
Amanda Anisimova may have produced some spectacular tennis in 2024, but at the inaugural A Racquet at The Rock showcase, she delivered something far more unexpected: one of the event’s most endearing off-court moments.

During a playful Q&A session ahead of the exhibition, the 2025 Wimbledon and US Open finalist was asked a quirky question: “Who on tour would make the perfect surgeon?”
Without hesitation, Anisimova went all-in on an unlikely candidate: four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Iga Świątek.

And just like that, a fun media-day prompt turned into an internet-favorite moment.

Newark Turns Into Tennis Theatre for a Night
A star-packed lineup reshaped by late changes
The showcase, held December 7 at Newark’s Prudential Center, marked the venue’s first major tennis event — and it didn’t disappoint. The arena was transformed into a vibrant stage for two best-of-three singles matches and a mixed doubles exhibition that brought together some of the sport’s biggest headline-makers.