WTA Miami: Anisimova A. vs. Raducanu E. - Match Preview & Prediction

A highly anticipated match is set at the Miami Open as Amanda Anisimova takes on Emma Raducanu! Here's a breakdown of the players and what to expect:

Amanda Anisimova

Background: Amanda Anisimova thrilled the Miami crowd after ending the 13-match winning streak of Mirra Andreeva.

Recent Form: Although she arrived in Miami with opening-round losses in Dubai and Indian Wells, the American is continuing to have a resurgent time on hard courts.

Strengths & Concerns:In addition to finishing runner-up in Toronto last fall, she ended up winning her third and biggest career title in Doha in February, losing a single set in the process

Emma Raducanu

Background: Emma Raducanu was 0-2 in Miami prior to last week but has since won three matches at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Recent Form: The former US Open champion looked in a bit of trouble when she landed in Miami with just one match win in her last five tournaments.

Strengths & Concerns: Currently ranked a mere 60th, she will be eager to reach her first quarterfinal of the season, after making five in the previous season, and her career's first at a WTA 1000 event.

Head-to-Head

Emma Raducanu leads 1-0. The pair have already met each other this season in the second round of the Australian Open. Amanda Anisimova lost in straight sets.

Key Considerations

• Current Form: Amanda with momentum now, and Emma will try to keep that energy down, in order to get into the match
• Head-to-Head: Emma seems to have the upper hand because of past matches, but this time Amandas got it
• Motivation: Both players want to keep the support and energy throughout Miami Open

Prediction

Amanda Anisimova to win in three sets or two tight sets. Amanda Anisimova lost in straight sets but will be favored to exact revenge at a tournament where she has now exceeded her prior best performance.

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