Amanda Anisimova finally got one over on Emma Raducanu in 2025, winning their third encounter of the year to reach the Canadian Open Round of 16.
It was an inspired performance from the Wimbledon finalist, who could have justifiably come to Montreal downhearted after the crushing manner of her most recent defeat.
Losing 6-0, 6-0 in any match is hard to take, but in a Grand Slam final of all places was so cruel. In fact, Anisimova’s loss in the Wimbledon final even sparked debate over changing how many sets women play in Grand Slams.
Alas, she has bounced back brilliantly, and showcased all of her talents to comfortably beat an in-form Emma Raducanu.
What Amanda Anisimova said about Emma Raducanu during the Australian Open 2025
As noted earlier, this is not the first time these two have faced one another this year, with Raducanu having beaten her twice before in Australia and Miami.
Interestingly, just before that very first victory, it was Amanda Anisimova who spoke openly about their relationship on tour and gave her opinion not only on Raducanu as a player, but as a person too.
She claimed: “She’s a friend of mine so it will be a bit interesting but I’m sure that we will both give it our all and I’m looking forward to the battle.
“We’ve both been around the tour. We’re the same age. We also have a mutual friend, Priscilla Hon. We’ve hung out a few times all together. She’s a nice girl.
“She’s always bringing a good energy into the room. Also an amazing competitor. I’m looking forward to the match. I’m sure it will be a good one.”
It seems that there is a serious mutual respect between these two competitors, which will help both their rivalry and friendship bloom.
Amanda Anisimova beats Emma Raducanu at the Canadian Open
A 6-2, 6-1 scoreline denotes quite the beatdown, and the statistics sadly reflect that.
It was just not Raducanu’s match, whose serve struggled throughout, putting her under so much pressure. This coincided with a strong performance in this area from Anisimova, barely giving the Brit a look at breaking.
In fact, she brought about just one break point to the victor’s ten, although she did convert her only opportunity.
The most damning statistic for Raducanu was the points won on second serve percentage, which fell to a frustratingly low 29%. Even though getting 69% of her first serve in marked a solid return, it was not enough when her second serve was getting thundered back at her.
Usually such a solid returner herself, Anisimova was rock-solid in an area she simply had to be, winning 81% of points on her first serve, and 63% on her second.
A comprehensive, complete Canadian Open performance from the Wimbledon runner-up, who will take so much from such a strong win over a tough competitor and a good friend.
