Amanda Anisimova had people very, very confused about what she was drinking during a changeover at the Cincinnati Open.
The world No. 10 was caught on camera drinking from a clear cup during the second set of her match against Alex Eala in Cincinnati on Monday night. Everyone had the same thought when they saw it: the beverage looked remarkably like a beer.
Commentator Lindsey Davenport was just as baffled as everyone else, stating she had “never seen that.”
Tennis Channel commentators debating what Anisimova is drinking in the 3rd set against Alex Eala in Cincinnati
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The reality was a lot tamer than what it looked like. Anisimova was simply drinking a Red Bull that had been poured from a can in order to keep her energy levels up. She was not, in fact, trying to pull a Nick Castellanos, and drinking alcohol during a match is strictly prohibited.
The Red Bull certainly worked for Anisimova. After dropping the first set, the 24-year-old American was able to rally back and beat Eala in three sets to advance to the Round of 16.
