It's in Charleston where two US tennis sensations, Sofia Kenin and Amanda Anisimova, are ready to lock horns with one another in the WTA 500 semifinal. Anisimova, the rising star with her dominant style of play, will face Kenin, a former Grand Slam champion whose tactical skill has won her a plethora of games. Since both players are in scintillating form, this game is going to be a thrilling battle of talent and determination.
Claim Welcome BonusAmanda Anisimova
16th ranked in the WTA currently, Amanda Anisimova has been making waves with her strong baseline play and imposing groundstrokes. Her current run is great, with a WLWWW record. She recently won her last encounter in straight sets against Emma Navarro (7-5, 7-6), giving 2 aces and overcoming 5 double faults. Anisimova's first serve percentage was 61%, with a 50% break point saving percentage and a 45% first serve return. Interestingly, she also converted on 7 break points, showing her opportunistic style of play. She is on a three-match winning streak with six consecutive sets won.
Her aggressive playing style, particularly her heavy backhand down the line, has been a significant strength. Although, her double fault habit and slightly inconsistent first serve could possibly be something which Kenin could use against.
Sofia Kenin
Sofia Kenin, ranked 44th, has an excellent pedigree with a Grand Slam win to her name. Her recent run of form is LWWWW, indicating an excellent comeback. Kenin's last match was against Anna Kalinskaya and won 6-4, 6-3. She had 1 ace to 3 double faults, a first serve percentage of 65%, and held break points 50%. Her return of the first serve was 41%, and she managed to convert 4 break points. Kenin is riding a four-match winning streak and has won eight straight sets. With her game of strategy and ability to employ a variety of shots, including craftily disguised drop shots and slices, Kenin's is a game of finesse and tactical savvy. Her ability to adjust and counterattack against players who are aggressive like Anisimova will be crucial.
Head to Head
The head-to-head between Anisimova and Kenin is now 1-1. Their last meeting was at the 2024 Miami Open, where Kenin won a closely contested three-set match. This even head-to-head adds another layer of drama to their Charleston semifinal matchup, paving the way for an interesting tiebreaker in their rivalry.
Expert Betting Tips
Anisimova to Win (1.60 Odds): Anisimova's form coming into the tournament and her aggressive style of play could provide her with the advantage in this matchup.
Total Sets Over 2.5 (2.25 Odds): Based on the competitiveness of both players and the head-to-head record between them, a three-set match is a likely possibility.
Total Games Over 21.5 (1.86 Odds): With a close match expected, a greater total number of games is anticipated.
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