How has Aryna Sabalenka fared against Amanda Anisimova in previous matchups?

How has Aryna Sabalenka fared against Amanda Anisimova in previous matchups?

Surprisingly, Amanda Anisimova actually leads Aryna Sabalenka in their head-to-head record, with a score of 4-1! However, it's important to note that Sabalenka did manage to win their most recent encounter at the 2022 Italian Open in a thrilling three-set match.

Here's a breakdown of their past matchups:

• 2022 Italian Open Quarterfinals: Sabalenka won 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
• 2022 Madrid Round of 64: Anisimova won 6-2, 3-6, 6-4.
• 2022 Charleston Round of 16: Anisimova won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
• 2019 Roland Garros Round of 64: Anisimova won 6-4, 6-2.
• 2019 Australian Open Round of 32: Anisimova won 6-6, 6-6 (retired).

This head-to-head record suggests that Anisimova might be a tougher opponent for Sabalenka than some might initially expect. However, Sabalenka's recent victory at the Italian Open shows that she can still beat Anisimova, especially on faster surfaces like the hard courts in Melbourne.

It will be interesting to see how their next encounter unfolds, particularly considering their past close matches and Sabalenka's current status as the defending Australian Open champion.