Amanda Anisimova’s mystery drink turned out to be Red Bull at Cincinnati Open

American tennis star Amanda Anisimova sparked a viral social media debate during her match at the Cincinnati Open on Monday, August 17, 2026, after she was seen drinking from a cup containing a beverage that appeared to be beer. The incident occurred during a changeover in her Round of 32 match against Alexandra Eala, which Anisimova went on to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Tennis Channel commentators Brett Haber and Lindsay Davenport first noticed the clear plastic cup, which held an amber liquid with foam on top, during the second set. Haber remarked that he would never suggest a player was drinking beer during a match, but that it certainly looked like one. Davenport said she had never seen such a thing. The broadcasters speculated it could be non-alcoholic cider or another drink, noting that consuming alcohol during a match is prohibited under WTA Tour rules.

The moment quickly spread across social media, where fans joked about the possibility of Anisimova drinking a lager mid-match. Some comments suggested the drink might be a performance-enhancing substance or called for disqualification, while others celebrated the idea as quintessentially American. The confusion was resolved later...