Amanda Anisimova vs Sofia Kenin Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Wimbledon Championships

Prediction published on 01/07/2026, 02:42  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 01/07/2026 at 11:21 in Tennis Predictions

It will be an all-American showdown in the second round at Wimbledon when sixth seed Amanda Anisimova takes on Sofia Kenin. This will be their second career meeting on tour. A poor recent run and struggles at Wimbledon don’t favor Kenin in this prediction.

Anisimova defeated qualifier Lina Gjorcheska in the first round in straight sets. It was a strong performance, one that will lift her confidence as she seeks to better last year’s Wimbledon result. 

Anisimova finished as runner-up at SW19 last term, her best-ever finish at the tournament. Though she won her opener, the 24-year-old, who has compiled a 15-8 record, has dropped two places to eighth in the live ranking.

Kenin has won the last two meetings with Anisimova. Though their most recent matchup, which was last season, saw her win after her compatriot retired, she will not feel like an underdog.

Kenin is having a difficult year and so far has managed just five wins in 21 outings. This form has kept the former world number four ranked outside the WTA’s top-100.

She earned her second win in five grass outings as she eliminated Petra Marcinko in the first round in straight sets. The 27-year-old, who is appearing at the All England Club for an eighth time, has only once won a second-round tie here.