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Tennis player's mysterious beer-like drink sparks on-court speculation
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Tennis player's mysterious beer-like drink sparks on-court speculation

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Tennis player Amanda Anisimova was seen drinking a beverage that resembled beer during a match in Cincinnati.
  • The moment sparked speculation among commentators and viewers about the contents of her cup.
  • Anisimova went on to win the match, leading some to jokingly suggest the drink aided her performance.

American tennis player Amanda Anisimova found herself in the spotlight for an unexpected moment during her match against Alexandra Eala in Cincinnati. While Anisimova secured a comeback victory to advance to the round of 16, a particular scene during the match captured significant attention.

During a changeover in the third set, Anisimova reached for her towel and then took a drink from a cup. The beverage's appearance strongly resembled beer, prompting questions from commentators and spectators alike. The theory that it was beer quickly gained traction, though it was also suggested it could have been an energy drink or another beverage, given the late hour.

The viral moment was shared on social media, with tennis commentators debating the contents of Anisimova's cup. Regardless of what she was drinking, the incident added a memorable, albeit unusual, footnote to her successful match. Anisimova's subsequent performance saw her rally to win the match 2-1 in sets against Eala.

Tennis Channel commentators debating what Anisimova is drinking in the 3rd set against Alex Eala in Cincinnati๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

โ€” The Tennis LetterA social media post highlighting the commentary surrounding Anisimova's drink.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.