Tennis star Amanda Anisimova dismisses reporter's cynical question about US: 'I don't think that's relevant'

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American tennis star Amanda Anisimova dismissed a tennis reporter’s question about how it felt to play in the U.S. with "everything that’s been happening."

Anisimova was among the American players who received a similar question at the Australian Open this week. First, she was asked how it felt to "play under the American flag right now."

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Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. reacts after defeating Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

"I was born in America. So, I’m always proud to represent my country," the New Jersey native said. "A lot of us are doing really well, and it’s great to see a lot of great athletes on the women’s side and men’s side. I feel like we’re all doing a great job representing ourselves."

The reporter later tried to clarify the question, asking "in the context of the last year of everything that’s been happening in the U.S., does that complicate that feeling at all?"

"I don’t think that’s relevant," she fired back.

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Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. is congratulated by Katerina Siniakova, right, of the Czech Republic following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Anisimova’s answer was a stark contrast from what Coco Gauff said during the tournament earlier this week.

Gauff was asked about her thoughts on the "state of the