Emma Raducanu v Amanda Anisimova: Prediction, Tips and Odds

A captivating second-round clash awaits at the Australian Open as British star Emma Raducanu faces American powerhouse Amanda Anisimova on Thursday at KIA Arena.

This match pits the 2021 US Open champion against a former world No. 21 who is making a strong comeback after a nine-month hiatus from the sport in 2023.

Raducanu's journey to the second round was nothing short of dramatic. The British No.2 overcame a serving nightmare to upset 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in a nail-biting 7-6 7-6 victory.

Despite hitting an alarming 15 double faults, Raducanu showcased her trademark resilience and mental toughness to secure her first win of the 2025 season.

Her reconstructed forehand proved to be a new weapon, regularly forcing her opponent wide and opening up the court.

On the other side of the net, Anisimova breezed through her opening round, dispatching Spain's Maria Lourdes Carle 6-2 6-3.

The 23-year-old American, known for her aggressive baseline game and powerful groundstrokes, has an impressive track record in Melbourne, having reached the round of 16 in three of her first five appearances.

Emma Raducanu v Amanda Anisimova betting tips and predictions

Emma Raducanu - 10+ double faults @ 5/2

This clash promises to be a fascinating battle between two young talents with contrasting styles. Raducanu's adaptability and mental toughness will be put to the test against Anisimova's raw power and ability to dictate rallies. 

Fans can expect powerful baseline exchanges, tactical adjustments and potentially some drama if Raducanu's serving yips resurface.

In her first round win the Briton was seen constantly making a motion to suggest the pronation of her wrist on the serve was an issue and, considering she has had surgery on both wrists already in her career, that is something to keep an eye on.

Often a faltering serve can be put down to nerves or a dip in concentration, but Raducanu’s problems appeared to be technical.

She served her 15th double fault when she was 6-0 up in the second set tie-break and on the brink of victory.

Backing the Briton to struggle on serve again seems a good option given the evidence of her first-round win and previous struggles.

Amanda Anisimova over 3.5 breaks of serve @ 4/7

The Briton was broken six times in her first-round match by Alexandrova, who created 14 break point chances in just two sets of tennis.

Anisimova is a much better returner than the Russian and should earn multiple chances on Raducanu’s serve.

The American forced nine break points against Carle and took five of them in her straight sets destruction of the world number 89 on Tuesday.

Amanda Anisimova to win in straight sets @ 7/4

Anisimova, with her powerful groundstrokes and ability to dictate play, is likely to put immense pressure on Raducanu’s serve.

The American did just that to Carle, hitting 25 winners to the Argentinian’s seven in round one.

Anisimova has had a much better build-up to this tournament after playing four matches at two warm-up events, while Raducanu pulled out of her only pre-Australian Open appearance with a back issue.

The Briton has been working with new fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura, who has experience with Grand Slam champions like Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, in a bid to improve her physical resilience.

She had enough in the tank to defeat Alexandrova in straight sets on Tuesday, but it is anyone’s guess if her body holds up as well again on Thursday.

The British number two has not played two games in close proximity since November at the Billy Jean King Cup Finals and the last time she did it in an individual environment, Raducanu retired a set down to Daria Kasatkina at the Korea Open.

The American's more consistent recent form and strong record in Melbourne give her an edge, so nless Raducanu shows a dramatic improvement on serve, Anisimova is favoured to win in straight sets.

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Emma Raducanu v Amanda Anisimova odds

Emma Raducanu - 11/10
Amanda Anisimova - 8/11

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