WTA A surprising moment unfolded during the WTA Finals 2025 when Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova ended their match without a handshake — a gesture that usually marks mutual respect between players.
While fans quickly speculated about personal tension or an on-court argument, sources close to both players clarified that it was nothing personal. The match featured several contentious line calls and extended rallies, and Keys’ frustration after a narrow defeat likely led her to skip the handshake.
Anisimova, meanwhile, did not approach the net either, respecting her opponent’s space — a mutual understanding in competitive tennis when emotions are running high.
This isn’t the first time tennis fans have witnessed such a moment. Even top players like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have had emotional post-match reactions in the past.
Ultimately, both Keys and Anisimova showed class in their post-match interviews, focusing on performance rather than controversy — proving that respect in tennis isn’t limited to a handshake.
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