An exciting matchup awaits at the National Bank Open as former US Open champion Emma Raducanu takes on Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova. Both players bring different momentum into the contest. While Raducanu is on a quest for resurgence, Anisimova brings the confidence of a breakthrough Grand Slam run.
Raducanu enters Montreal having reached the semi‑finals at the Citi Open in Washington last week, with notable straight‑set victories over Naomi Osaka and Maria Sakkari before her loss to Anna Kalinskaya. That run boosted her WTA live ranking to world No. 33 and restored her status as Britain’s No. 1 player.
Anisimova arrives in Montreal as the world No. 7 with a remarkable season behind her. She clinched her first WTA 1000 title at the Qatar Open in February by defeating Jelena Ostapenko. She also reached the final at Queen’s Club and made her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.
Emma Raducanu vs. Amanda Anisimova Match Details
Date: August 1, 2025
Tournament: National Bank Open
Round: Round of 32
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor hard
Live telecast: Tennis Channel, Fubo, ESPN+, Sky Sports
Emma Raducanu vs Amanda Anisimova Head-to-Head
Raducanu and Anisimova have met just twice on the professional tour, with Raducanu holding a 2–0 lead in their head‑to‑head. Both encounters came in 2025. First, at the Australian Open second round, where Raducanu won 6–3, 7–5, and most recently at the Miami Open fourth round on March 24, 2025, where she prevailed 6–1, 6–3.
Given their recent runs, this should be an exciting matchup.
Emma Raducanu vs Amanda Anisimova Prediction
Anisimova has been the more reliable player on hard courts this season, posting a 12–6 record and winning her first WTA 1000 title in Doha. Raducanu, on the other hand, showed signs of improvement by securing a 12–8 hard-court record and is still building consistency after returning from injury.
Anisimova d. Lulu Sun 6-4 7-6(5) in Montreal
Amanda gets her first win since reaching the Wimbledon final
Playing an event as a top 10 player for the first time
Ripping the ball relentlessly all year long… she’ll be a tough out this U.S. Open swing
✅32nd win of 2025
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 31, 2025
The American pro brings a powerful baseline game and solid serving numbers, winning around 62% of first-serve points and saving nearly 60% of break points. Raducanu has a more varied game but struggles with serve reliability, averaging 64% first-serve points won yet holding serve in just 65% of her games. Her double-fault rate is higher, and she often relies on momentum shifts rather than sustained pressure.
Anisimova heads into this clash in top form, securing a strong 32–14 record in 2025. She collected her first WTA 1000 title in Doha, defeating Ostapenko in straight sets, and went on to reach the Wimbledon final, where she beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis before losing to Iga Świątek in a rare double‐bagel final.
Considering Anisimova’s edge in consistency, recent form, and serving under pressure, she enters this match as the clear favorite. Raducanu has defeated her twice this year, but Anisimova’s level has risen since Wimbledon, while Raducanu still lacks match-to-match stability.
Prediction: Anisimova to win in straight sets
