Anastasia Potapova vs Amanda Anisimova Prediction & Picks - WTA US Open

Prediction published on 9/4/26, 10:12 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/4/26 at 10:20 PM in Tennis Picks

Amanda Anisimova marches into the third round of the US Open, gunning for a comprehensive win over clay-court grinder Anastasia Potapova, who owns a 52 percent win rate on hard courts.

A $105 bet on Anisimova to cover -5.5 games yields a $205 payout.

Current Form:

Anastasia Potapova advanced to the third round of the 2026 US Open after gutting out a three-set win over Leolia Jeanjean 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. Potapova, who had an easier task against Darja Semenistaja 6-2, 6-2 in the first round, holds a 9-10 record on hard courts in 2026.

Amanda Anisimova also overcame a spirited challenge from teenager Lilli Tagger, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, to reach the round of 32. Anisimova, who finished runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka a year ago, carries a 7-2 record in the North American hard-court swing.

The Matchup: Potapova and Anisimova are 1-1 in their head-to-head series, though both of these matches happened on red clay.