Amanda Anisimova vs Lulu Sun

Amanda Anisimova vs Lulu Sun

Toronto, Hard Court – 1/32‑Finals

🧠 Form & Context

• Amanda Anisimova
  • 🇺🇸 Fresh off her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon (runner‑up to Swiatek), she’s rocketed into the top‑10.
  • 🎾 Titles this season: Doha champion, Queen’s Club finalist, Charleston semifinalist.
  • 💪 On hard courts: 11–6 in 2025, playing with aggressive groundstrokes and confidence.
• Lulu Sun
  • 🇳🇿 Slipped to No. 97 after early Wimbledon exit; defending points from 2024 QF but lost in R1.
  • 🎯 Broke through in Montreal with a straight‑sets win over Cîrstea (6–3, 7–5).
  • ⏳ Last back‑to‑back wins on tour were nearly four months ago—rust could show against a top‑10 rival.

🔍 Match Breakdown

• Head‑to‑head: First career meeting.
• Power Baseline: Anisimova’s heavy, flat drives will push Sun off the court. Sun’s lefty spin and angles can disrupt rhythm, but extended rallies will favor Anisimova.
• Serve & Return: Anisimova’s elite return game will pressure Sun’s serve early. Sun needs a high first‑serve percentage to keep points short.
• Mental Edge: Riding the high of a Slam final, Anisimova’s belief is sky‑high. Sun’s confidence is dented by a tough swing and the weight of defending points.

🔮 Prediction

Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.

Likely score: 6–2, 6–3