🎾 Amanda Anisimova vs. Nina Stojanović

WTA French Open

🎾 Amanda Anisimova vs. Nina Stojanović – French Open R1 Preview

🧠 Form & Context

Amanda Anisimova
🎾 Clay pedigree: A Roland Garros semifinalist in 2019, the American is always dangerous on clay when healthy and confident.
📉 Recent injury worry: Retired from the WTA 125 in Paris last week due to a right thigh issue, adding to a list of fitness concerns this season (also retired in Charleston and Hobart).
🏆 Highs & lows: Won the Doha WTA 1000 earlier this year and climbed back to No. 16, but has struggled for rhythm in Madrid and Rome with early exits.
🧠 Crucial opener: Needs to get through this match cleanly to manage her physical load and avoid triggering another flare-up before deeper rounds.
Nina Stojanović
🕰️ Back from the shadows: Playing her first Roland Garros main draw since 2021, the Serb has battled through qualifying with three-straight three-set wins.
🧱 Marathon path: Has already spent 7.5+ hours on court this week, including gritty deciding sets against Margaux Rouvroy and Varvara Lepchenko.
📉 Grand Slam woes: Just 1–6 in Slam first-round matches, and 0–2 in Paris.
📊 Top-tier struggles: Has never defeated a top-20 opponent (0–5) and hasn’t played a top-50 player since 2022.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Anisimova’s ball-striking, depth control, and aggressive intent make her a dangerous opponent for most players, especially those who struggle to absorb pace. Stojanović, who relies more on rhythm and consistency than power, is unlikely to disrupt Anisimova’s tempo. However, the wildcard here is Anisimova’s fitness. If the thigh injury she sustained last week in Paris flares up, Stojanović’s extended match rhythm from qualifying could become a factor. But assuming the American is at even 80%, her clean hitting should be enough to dictate. Stojanović’s chances rise only if Anisimova’s mobility is visibly compromised. Otherwise, this could be a routine affair.

🔮 Prediction

Anisimova’s clay pedigree and firepower put her well ahead in this matchup—as long as her body holds up. 🧩 Prediction: Anisimova in 2 sets, with a slight watch on physical condition. If she’s healthy, it’s one-way traffic.