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Amanda Anisimova's Mid-Match 'Mystery Drink' Revealed as Red Bull, Sparking Viral Debate
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Tennis Channel’s commentators Richard: 'What is that, Lindsay?' followed by: 'I would never suggest that a player was drinking a beer in the middle of a match but that’s certainly what it looked like,' with the sip being described as possibly non-alcoholic or cider, highlighting on-court beverage ambiguity.
The on-court moment sparked social-media chatter including a Miller Lite joke and broader speculation about how sponsorships and alcohol-related branding are regulated in professional tennis.
The moment went viral beyond the match clip, with the Tennis Letter posting the clip to X and it drawing significant engagement—roughly 750,000 views and about 4,500 likes within eight hours.
A visible empty can of Red Bull later appeared near Anisimova’s bench, providing concrete evidence that the amber drink was not beer and helping to quell beer-speculation about mid-match hydration.
Amanda Anisimova turned heads at the Cincinnati Open — not just for her comeback win, but for a mysterious amber drink she sipped during a changeover. Tennis Channel broadcasters Brett Haber and Lindsay Davenport were visibly puzzled on air, with Haber saying, "I would never suggest that a player was drinking a beer in the middle of a match, but that's certainly what it looked like." TMZ reported the moment quickly.
Anisimova won the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 over Alexandra Eala to reach the Round of 16, where she is set to face Linda Nosková. But the drink clip, not the scoreline, became the story of the day. Daily Mail noted it left announcers "baffled."
Commentators Couldn't Identify the Amber Liquid
During a changeover, cameras caught Anisimova sipping from what looked like a golden-colored drink. Haber opened with, "What is that, Lindsay?" Davenport had no clear answer. The two speculated it could be non-alcoholic, cider, or something else entirely. NY Post reported Haber said he had "never seen that" before during a professional match.
Professional tennis does not allow alcohol during match play. That rule made the on-air confusion even bigger. Fans watching at home immediately began asking the same question the broadcasters were asking: what exactly was she drinking?
Clip Goes Viral With 750,000 Views in Eight Hours
The Tennis Letter posted the video to X, and it exploded fast. Within eight hours, the clip had racked up roughly 750,000 views and around 4,500 likes. Head Top Topics noted the speculation spread quickly across platforms, with fans debating everything from sponsorship rules to alcohol branding in professional sports.
Some fans cracked jokes. One popular comment referenced Miller Lite. Others debated whether energy drink branding or cider bottles could be mistaken for beer on camera. The moment became a rare case where a hydration break outshone the actual tennis.
Empty Red Bull Can Solves the Mystery
The beer theory didn't last long. After the match, cameras spotted an empty Red Bull can near Anisimova's bench. Fox Bangor confirmed the amber drink was Red Bull, not beer or cider. Red Bull's signature golden color in a cup is easy to mistake for something else, especially on a broadcast feed.
The reveal cooled the debate fast. Red Bull is a common energy drink used by athletes during competition. It is fully legal on tour. The confusion, while brief, showed how much viewers pay attention to what players eat and drink between games.
Anisimova's On-Court Comeback Gets Lost in the Noise
The drink drama nearly overshadowed a strong performance. Anisimova dropped the first set 4-6, then dominated the next two sets 6-4 and 6-2 to win. It was a hard-fought match against Eala on a grueling hard-court swing. TMZ noted the win sent her into the Round of 16 against Nosková.
The episode highlighted something bigger than one drink. Fans and commentators are intensely curious about players' on-court habits — what they eat, what they drink, and who sponsors them. A simple sip can go viral. In Anisimova's case, it did.
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