Prop Bets: Elina Svitolina VS Amanda Anisimova 2025-08-03
Elina Svitolina vs. Amanda Anisimova: A Match for the Ages (or at Least the Quarterfinals)
The Setup:
Elina Svitolina (WTA 13) and Amanda Anisimova (WTA 7) clash in Montreal, with Svitolina holding a 3-1 head-to-head edge… last updated in 2021. Anisimova, meanwhile, has risen 29 spots this season, which is impressive unless you’re a spreadsheet and suddenly have a lot more work.
The Stats:
- Svitolina’s Achilles’ Heel: Her first-serve percentage (44% and 56% in her last two matches) could be described as “Swiss cheese” if Swiss cheese occasionally served aces.
- Anisimova’s Resume: She’s beaten Lulu Sun and Emma Raducanu in straight sets this tournament, which is like defeating a “Jeopardy!” champion and a mathlete—both impressive, but in different ways.
The Odds (Implied Probabilities):
- Svitolina: 54.6% (decimal odds: 1.83)
- Anisimova: 50% (decimal odds: 2.0)
- Spread: Svitolina -0.5 (-110) / Anisimova +0.5 (-110)
- Total Games: Over 21.5 (-110) / Under 21.5 (-110)
The Verdict:
This is a match where Svitolina’s inconsistent serve will be the star of the show—whether it wants to be or not. Anisimova’s recent form (13-5 on hard courts) suggests she’s the hungrier underdog, but Svitolina’s head-to-head and Montreal’s “I’ve beaten you before, Amanda” energy give her a slight edge.
Prop Bet Pick:
- Under 21.5 Games (-110): With Svitolina’s serve and Anisimova’s aggressive net play, this could be a low-scoring, serve-and-volley slugfest.
Final Prediction:
Svitolina wins 6-4, 6-3, because nothing says “tennis drama” like a first-serve percentage that makes a toddler’s nap schedule look reliable.
Note: If you bet on Anisimova, you’re betting on potential. If you bet on Svitolina, you’re betting on a player who’s basically a spreadsheet trying to prove itself. Choose wisely.
Created: Aug. 3, 2025, 10:25 p.m. GMT