WTA Dubai Open 2021: Garbine Muguruza vs Amanda Anisimova -Preview, Head-to-Head and Predictions

WTA Dubai Open 2021: Garbine Muguruza vs Amanda Anisimova -Preview, Head-to-Head and Predictions
Garbine Muguruza Amanda Anisimova

Garbine Muguruza will take on Amanda Anisimova in the Second round of the Dubai Open 2021. Muguruza is currently the World no.16 on the WTA rankings and Anisimova is the World no.32. 

Match Details

  • Tournament: WTA Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Garbine Muguruza vs Amanda Anisimova
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: 9th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $1,835,490
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Garbine Muguruza vs Amanda Anisimova: Preview

Garbine Muguruza

Muguruza came into the Dubai Open 2021 as the runners up at the Qatar Open. At the Qatar Open she played some great tennis, especially in the round of 16 where she beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-7 6-3.

At the Dubai Open she faced Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania in the first round. A match she dominated, and won in straight sets 6-3 7-5. Her second round opponent at the Dubai Open is Amanda Anisimova.

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Anisimova has been away from the tour since the Ostrava Open. In the interim period she had contracted COVID and spent the time recovering and rejuvenating. In the first round she beat Qualifier Ana Konjuh 6-2 6-2. 

Garbine Muguruza vs Amanda Anisimova: Head-to-Head 

Amanda Anisimova

These two players have not met on the tour before, so the head to head stands at 0-0. 

Garbine Muguruza vs Amanda Anisimova: Prediction 

Garbine Muguruza

The ninth seeded Muguruza is getting back to her best. Against Begu in the first round encounter she was completely dominating. Her piercing returns from the baseline which sets up the point, and then her running in to finish the point is the very essence of her game.

Anisimova has been out for a long time, but the nineteen year old American girl has the x-factor. She has a great serve, and a gun forehand. Her return of serves are also very good. This can be a tricky encounter for Muguruza. 

Match Prediction:  Garbine Muguruza will beat Amanda Anisimova in three sets. 

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