Rankings & Form
Anisimova, ranked 10th with 4533 points, clearly holds the ranking advantage over Tagger, who is 49th with 1141 points. Both players show fluctuating recent form; Tagger's last five matches read WLLWW, while Anisimova is slightly steadier at WLWWW. This suggests Anisimova carries more consistent momentum into their US Open clash.
Surface-Tactical Edge
The US Open’s hard courts favor Anisimova's aggressive baseline game, which leverages powerful groundstrokes and solid movement. Tagger, meanwhile, tends to rely on a more defensive style, which could be tested against Anisimova’s attacking patterns. The ability to maintain depth and pace on hard courts often decides matches here, favoring the higher-ranked Anisimova.
Recent Results Insight
Tagger’s recent wins include a solid 2-0 victory, but also tough 0-2 and close 1-2 losses, indicating some inconsistency. Anisimova’s form includes four wins out of five matches, with a notable 0-2 and 1-2 scoreline in her losses, showing resilience in tight sets. This recent evidence points to Anisimova’s capacity to close out matches under pressure.
Match Prediction
Given the ranking gap, surface suitability, and recent form, Anisimova is favored to take the win at odds around 1.60. The AI also leans toward Anisimova capturing the first set, suggesting an early break or strong start. Tagger’s challenge will be to disrupt Anisimova’s rhythm early to avoid falling behind.
