The build-up to the Amanda Anisimova vs Karolína Muchová tie at the 2025 China Open promises to be one of the more exciting matchups in the Round of 16. Anisimova enters after a relatively smooth path: she had a bye in the first round, then dispatched Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3, and followed with a scrappy 7-6(11), 6-0 win over Zhang Shuai in the third round.
Meanwhile, Muchová has also grown steadily, benefiting from the second round of Paula Badosa's retirement. She has been quiet in terms of the 2025 title (no WTA title so far), but has a steady record of 20-13 in the game this season.
Amanda Anisimova vs Karolínaucová Match Details
date: September 30, 2025
Contest: China Open 2025
Round: 16 rounds
site: Beijing National Tennis Center, China
category:WTA 1000
surface: Outdoor hard courtyard
Live TV broadcast:Tennis Channel, TVA, TSN, ESPN International
Anisimova vs Muchová
Anisimova and Muchová have only met once on the Professional Tour so far, with the former leading 1-0. Their only encounter occurred in the third round of the French Open in Paris on May 27, 2022. The game didn't quite end the entire third set of Muchová's retired party: Anisimova led 3-0 when Muchová admitted.
Anisimova vs Muchová prediction
Anisimova has always been the stability of two players on the hard field. Her flat, powerful ground touch allowed her to quickly control the rally, and she used the style to get some strong wins. On the other hand, Muchová has more ways to play. She likes to mix slices, rotate and change pace, but this method is difficult to continue to perform on faster surfaces.
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Muchová was slightly ahead in holding serves when we looked at the service figures. She has won 75% of the service game compared to Anisimova's 71.2%, and her double shortcomings are also low. This shows that she is more reliable in serving. However, Anisimova took the foundation with her return. She won 39% of the return match this year, much better than Muchová’s 28.1%.
Another area to note is their winning record. This season, Anisimova has a 39-16 record in the season, showing that she is able to blend consistent results in the biggest matches. Muchová's 20-13 record is positive, but it reflects lighter schedules and more ups and downs. This shows that Anisimova has both sharp competition fitness and the latest ending experience.
Putting all of this together, Anisimova seems to have a stronger overall balance in this game. Muchová's serving ability can help her stay competitive as early as possible, but Anisimova's return game and heavier baseline hit rate should be tilted in her own way.
Prediction: Anisimova wins directly