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Tennis Channel debates Anisimova's drink during match against Eala

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:28 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Tennis Channel debates Anisimova's drink during match against Eala
Summary

During her Cincinnati Open match on August 18, Amanda Anisimova rallied to win against Alexandra Eala after losing the first set. Analysts on the Tennis Channel questioned what Anisimova was drinking during a changeover in the second set, with some suggesting it resembled beer or cider. Brett Haber and Lindsay Davenport discussed the unusual beverage while continuing their commentary on the match. The exchange has garnered attention online, with a video of the discussion going viral on social media.

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By the Numbers
  • •Amanda Anisimova played at the Cincinnati Open on August 18.
  • •Anisimova won the match in three sets after losing the first set.
  • •Tennis Channel analysts debated Anisimova's drink during the match.
  • •The incident gained traction on social media during the broadcast.
Latest Updates
  • 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis Star Amanda Anisimova Baffles Fans with Her Beer-Like Drink During Cincinnati Open Match
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tennis Channel announcers confused by whatever Amanda Anisimova was drinking
  • 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Could Be Anything’ – Amanda Anisimova Baffles Tennis World With ‘Mystery’ Drink During Cincinnati Open Clash
  • 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis Channel analysts debate what Amanda Anisimova drank vs Eala
What they're saying
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Amanda Anisimova found herself at the center of an unexpected debate during her third-round clash at the 2026 Cincinnati Open. As she battled Alexandra Eala in a fiercely contested encounter, the attention shifted from the action on the court to the contents of Anisimova’s drink, sparking a discussion in the tennis community.

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Tennis players drinking water, maybe Gatorade, or an electrolyte mix is normal during a match, but announcers were confused by whatever Amanda Anisimova had in her cup. During a changeover in the second set of Anisimova’s win over Alex Eala at the Cincinnati Open this week, cameras caught her taking a sip of a gold-colored…

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Tennis Channel analysts debated during Amanda Anisimova's Cincinnati Open match what the American was drinking that looked like beer.

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