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Amanda Anisimova sparked a wave of online amusement and speculation during her Cincinnati Open third-round match against Alexandra Eala when Tennis Channel commentators openly debated what she was drinking on court.
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In the second set of the contest at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, cameras caught the ninth seed sipping a yellowish, foamy liquid from a clear plastic cup during a changeover. The beverage’s appearance closely resembled beer, prompting broadcasters Brett Haber and Lindsay Davenport to discuss the unusual sight.
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“What is that, Lindsay?” Haber asked. Davenport suggested it could be apple cider. Haber replied that he would never suggest a player was drinking beer mid-match, but admitted “that’s certainly what it looked like,” while noting it could also be non-alcoholic or something else entirely.
A clip of the exchange quickly went viral with fans left guessing the drink. Fans offered theories ranging from energy drinks to more playful suggestions, with several spotting a Red Bull can near Anisimova’s courtside area.
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Later in the broadcast, Haber settled the matter that it was not a beer. He said:
“Just to put a bow on the story, we can confirm via one of our courtside camera operators that Anisimova asked for and was delivered a Red Bull. That is the mystery bevvie.”
The energy drink appeared to provide the desired boost. After dropping the opening set 4-6, Anisimova fought back to take the second 6-4 and dominated the third 6-2, securing a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory. The win advanced the 24-year-old into the round of 16, where she was scheduled to face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
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