One of the semifinal matches at the 2025 WTA Finals will see top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka face fourth-seeded Amanda Anisimova. Sabalenka has been in terrific form at the event so far, yet to drop a set. She began her campaign with a resounding 6-3, 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini in the first match, followed by a hard-fought 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula. In the final group match, the Belarusian put together another fantastic performance, winning 7-6 (4), 6-2 against Coco Gauff.
Meanwhile, Anisimova had a rocky start to the event, losing 3-6, 1-6 against Elena Rybakina in the first match. The American looked down and out when she lost the first set against compatriot Madison Keys in the next match and conceded an early break in the second set. However, she rallied back, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 against Keys, and then came back from a set down against Iga Świątek, winning 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 over the Pole in her final group game.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova Match Details
Date: Nov. 7, 2025
Tournament: WTA Finals 2025
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: WTA Finals
Surface: Indoor hardcourt
Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TSN, Sky Sports
Sabalenka vs Anisimova Head-To-Head
After 10 meetings, Anisimova has a 6-4 lead in the head-to-head over Sabalenka. The pair have met three times this year, all at Grand Slams. While Anisimova won their match at the Wimbledon semifinal, Sabalenka won at the French Open and in their most recent encounter at the US Open final.
Sabalenka vs Anisimova Prediction
Sabalenka has a 38-6 win-loss record on hard courts this year, winning three titles from five finals on the surface. She won titles at Brisbane, Miami, and the U.S. Open this year, along with runner-up finishes at Indian Wells and the US Open.
On the other hand, Anisimova has a 27-9 record on hard courts this year, with the American player winning two titles from three finals on the surface. She won titles in Doha and Beijing and had a runner-up finish at the US Open.
In her three matches in Riyadh so far, Sabalenka has won 66% of her first-serve points and 56 % of her second-serve points. She has been vulnerable on serve at times, having been broken eight times in three matches. However, the Belarusian has been excellent on return, converting 14 of 29 break-point opportunities in three matches.
Meanwhile, Anisimova has won more than 70% of her first-serve points and has been equally impressive on her second serve, winning 55% of points behind it. The American has been broken four times in her three matches and has broken her opponents’ serves nine times at the event.
Even though the overall head-to-head is in favor of Anisimova, it is tied at 2-2 on hard courts. With Sabalenka gradually starting to make her way into the matchup, the Belarusian will be the slight favorite to win the upcoming match.
Pick: Sabalenka to win in three sets
