Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova Tips

Aryna Sabalenka is ranked as the world's number 1. She has won 2 of the 3 previous matches against Amanda Anisimova, ranked behind her at 16.

Anisimova is currently ranked 16th in the world and holds a 5??'2 lead in her head-to-head record against Sabalenka, the current world number one. Their most recent encounter ended in a straight-sets victory for Anisimova. Furthermore, she has won three of their four matches on clay. Notably, Anisimova reached the semifinals of the French Open in 2019.

Aryna Sabalenka enters this match with a strong clay season, including a third Madrid Open title. However, Amanda Anisimova holds a 5-2 career record against Sabalenka and is making a notable comeback after a hiatus. Expect a tightly contested match, but Sabalenka’s recent form gives her the edge in three sets.

Anisimova, the world number 16, will face the top-ranked player in the world in the round of 16 at Roland Garros. On paper, Sabalenka is the strong favourite to win and reach the quarterfinals, but she has a losing record in her seven meetings with Anisimova, winning only 2 and losing 5. They have met four times on clay, with Anisimova winning three of those encounters, including two matches decided in three sets.

Sabalenka comes here after she won the first set in 8 of her last 10 matches in all competitions (all on clay). Anisimova also comes here after she won the first set in 8 of her last 10 matches (all on clay). Anisimova won the first set in 5 of the last 7 mutual matches. At these odds, I will try Anisimova to win the first set.