Kalinskaya vs Anisimova

WTA Cincinnati

Kalinskaya A. – Anisimova A.

🧠 Form & Context

Anna Kalinskaya

• 📈 Swing revival: Washington DC finalist, R3 Montreal — a marked improvement after a rocky first half of 2025.
• 💪 Hard-court record 2025: 8–8, but most wins have come in the last month.
• 🎯 Cincinnati milestone: Reaches R3 here for the first time after outlasting Stearns in three sets.
• ⚠️ Top-10 challenge: 2–2 this season vs top-10 players; needs her A-game to compete here.

Amanda Anisimova

• 🔥 Career-best year: Doha title, Wimbledon final, and a top-10 debut.
• 🚀 Match tally: 33–14 in 2025, one win away from breaking her personal best for wins in a season.
• ⏳ Cincinnati wait: First match here since 2022; advanced without playing after Jeanjean’s withdrawal.
• 🎯 Big-stage performer: Has beaten multiple top names this season and thrives in high-profile matches.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Kalinskaya comes in match-sharp, having played plenty of tennis in recent weeks, but also carrying some physical and mental mileage. Her flat hitting and ability to take time away from opponents can trouble Anisimova, particularly if she targets the American’s forehand under pressure.

Anisimova hasn’t hit a ball in Cincy yet, so the opening stages may see rust. However, her high-bouncing, heavy groundstrokes — especially off the backhand — match up well against Kalinskaya’s flatter pace. If she establishes depth early, she can dictate rallies and force the Russian into defensive positions.

The X-factor here will be Kalinskaya’s ability to sustain aggressive accuracy across two or three sets. If she dips, Anisimova’s ability to flip momentum quickly could prove decisive.

🔮 Prediction

Kalinskaya has the benefit of match rhythm, but Anisimova’s 2025 form and composure in big moments make her the clear favorite. The Russian may snatch a set if she starts hot, but the American’s power game and confidence edge should see her through.

Prediction: Anisimova in 3 sets — Kalinskaya to push but not sustain the upset bid.

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