Amanda Anisimova arrives in New York riding strong momentum and got past her opening rounds with straight-set wins, first dispatching Kimberly Birrell and then Maya Joint with an aggressive baseline control. Anisimova’s 2025 season has been an impressive comeback campaign. After stepping away for her mental health in 2023, she returned to win her first WTA 1000 title in Doha and reach the Wimbledon final.
On the other side, Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian has also impressed with her commanding form, cruising past Danielle Collins 6-2, 6-0 in the first round, followed by a win against Ashlyn Krueger. Ranked World No. 50, she claimed her maiden WTA Challenger title this year and boasts a career-highlight season marked by top-10 upsets and consistent results at tour-level events.
Amanda Anisimova vs Jaqueline Cristian Match Details
- Date: August 30, 2025
- Tournament: US Open
- Round: Third Round
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City
- Category: Grand Slam
- Surface: Outdoor hard
- Live telecast: ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling TV
Anisimova vs. Cristian Head-to-Head
As of their upcoming US Open third-round clash on August 30, 2025, Amanda Anisimova and Jaqueline Cristian have yet to face each other on the professional tour. Hence, their head-to-head record is 0-0.
Anisimova vs. Cristian Prediction
Anisimova enters the match with a solid 36-16 record this season, including impressive showings at this year’s Grand Slams: a run to the Wimbledon final and the fourth round at the French Open. Her serving metrics indicate a respectable, albeit slightly inconsistent, profile, with 145 aces, 205 double faults, a 1st serve percentage of 62.3%, 1st serve points won at 65.0%, and 2nd serve points won at 48.7%.
On the other hand, Cristian holds a 28–19 record in 2025, which includes a title win at Puerto Vallarta Open (hard court, WTA 125 level), showcasing solid form on similar surfaces. The Romanian’s broader match-level serving stats include 81 aces and a strong service games won percentage of 66.4%.
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Anisimova typically plays an aggressive baseline game with powerful groundstrokes, aiming to dominate play with her forehand and solid serve. Her slightly elevated double fault count and sub-50% second-serve win rate, however, suggest opportunities for opponents to capitalize if she’s broken early.
Cristian, preferring clay but performing well on hard courts lately, appears more controlled and consistent in serving through matches. Her recent form, consistency on serve, and momentum from winning titles like Puerto Vallarta mean she poses a real threat.
However, considering Anisimova’s higher levels and powerful service potential, she remains the favorite on paper and should be able to progress to the fourth round.
Prediction: Anisimova to win in three sets
