Amanda Anisimova thanks coach Rick Vleeshouwers "for treating me as a human first" after parting ways

Amanda Anisimova is going in a different direction ahead of the European clay-court season.

The world No. 6 announced Friday that she and coach Rick Vleeshouwers have parted ways just days after her Miami Open exit.

Anisimova began working with Vleeshouwers when she returned from her WTA Tour hiatus in 2024. Following that successful comeback season, Anisimova put together a sensational 2025 campaign that yielded a pair of WTA 1000 titles, Grand Slam final runs at Wimbledon and the US Open, and qualification to the WTA Finals.

In early January, Anisimova ascended to No. 3 in the rankings.

“It’s been quite the ride and journey together. Last year holds so many special moments and achievements together that I will never forget!” she wrote in an Instagram post.

“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.

“Your dedication, loyalty, and passion is undeniable! I wish you nothing but happiness and success in whatever comes next for you in this chapter!”

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.

The 24-year-old has gone 11-6 through the first three months of the year, reaching her first Australian Open quarterfinal and adding a semifinal showing at Dubai. But she exited in the round of 16 at both Indian Wells and Miami.

The American is entered to play next week’s Credit One Charleston Open, a WTA 500 event held on green clay.