Simona Waltert vs Amanda Anisimova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Amanda Anisimova begins her Australian Open campaign against Simona Waltert.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Simona Waltert vs Amanda Anisimova prediction
Simona Waltert is at her highest ranking of 86 as she is set to compete at the Australian Open. She began the year with a quarter-final finish in Canberra, before transitioning to the WTA Tour in Hobart but failing to qualify after a defeat to Renata Zarazua in the second stage.
She has a tough task in round one as she plays Amanda Anisimova. The world number four has reached the final of the last two Grand Slam finals and is seen as one of the favourites for the title in Melbourne. She broke through last year, winning two WTA 1000 titles along with her runs at the slams. She could only make the third-round in Brisbane earlier this month after a defeat to Marta Kostyuk, but Anisimova is ready to make a deep run.
This should be a comfortable first round match for the American, who is likely to win this one in straight sets.
Simona Waltert vs Amanda Anisimova tip: Amanda Anisimova to win 2-0
