🎾 WTA London – First Round
🇬🇧 Jodie Burrage vs 🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova
🧠 Form & Context
Amanda Anisimova- 🔥 Strong clay season: SF in Charleston, QF in Paris 125k, and R4 at Roland-Garros – 8 match wins this clay swing.
- 🌱 Grass history: Wimbledon QF in 2022 is her standout result, but otherwise limited success (13 total career wins on the surface).
- 🧍♀️ Hasn't played a grass main draw match since 2022 – missed 2023 due to injury and played only qualifiers in 2024.
- 📈 In good rhythm overall and looking sharp in shot timing and point construction—momentum is on her side.
- 📉 Winless slump: Has not won back-to-back matches in any of her 15 tournaments in 2025.
- 🏥 Injury comeback: Missed half of last season; her form hasn’t recovered since despite W100 Dubai title late in 2024.
- 🇬🇧 Home hope: Historically stronger on British grass (e.g., win over Badosa in Eastbourne 2022), but 2025 has been bleak.
- 💢 Lost in R2 of 125k Birmingham last week to Linda Fruhvirtova.
🔍 Match Breakdown
Burrage’s aggressive game can be dangerous on grass—when she’s fit and sharp. Unfortunately, her current rhythm doesn’t inspire confidence. Her serve and forehand used to do damage, especially on home soil, but physical inconsistency and confidence have taken a hit.
Anisimova, on the other hand, has returned to the top 20 with a solid clay season and improved shot tolerance. While her grass experience is limited in volume, her clean ball-striking, compact backhand, and strong return game give her the edge here.
She will likely target Burrage’s movement and second serve. Unless the Brit serves extremely well and finds confidence early, this may be a one-sided affair.
🔮 Prediction
Burrage is capable of springing an upset on grass but isn't in the physical or mental shape to do it right now. Anisimova should handle this professionally and efficiently.
✅ Pick: Anisimova to win in 2 sets – controlled, clean, and businesslike performance expected🎯 Bonus leans:
- Set betting: Anisimova 2–0
- Over/Under: Under 20.5 games
- Handicap: Anisimova -4.5 games
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