In the opening round of the Seoul tennis tournament, Yulia Putintseva and Amanda Anisimova are set to face off. Here’s a preview of their upcoming clash, with insights from SPORTS MACRO experts.
Yulia Putintseva
The Kazakh player has had a strong season, including a tournament win in Birmingham. Currently ranked 30th in the world, the 29-year-old made it to the third round of the US Open, where she lost in straight sets to Jasmine Paolini. Notably, she defeated Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, though Swiatek was not at her best. If Putintseva maintains her form, she could make a significant impact in this tournament, but she faces a tough test in the first round.
Amanda Anisimova
The season has been challenging for Anisimova, who has struggled to find her rhythm. Her standout performance was reaching the final in Toronto, where she lost to Jessica Pegula after a strong run that included victories over Daria Kasatkina and others. However, she was eliminated in the first round of the US Open by Zheng Qinwen. At 23 years old and ranked 70th, Anisimova needs to quickly find her best form to progress.
Match Facts
– Putintseva has won 18 of her 29 hard court matches.
– Anisimova has 13 wins from 18 hard court encounters.
– Bookmakers’ odds: W1 – 1.93, W2 – 1.91.
Head-to-Head
The players have met twice before in 2022. Anisimova won their first match on clay in Charleston, while Putintseva secured a win in their US Open encounter on hard court.
Prediction
Both players are closely matched, and the outcome will likely hinge on their form and adaptability to the venue. Given the current conditions, Anisimova might have a slight edge, and a bet on her winning in straight sets could be worth considering.
