Amanda Anisimova offers her opinion on Emma Raducanu as a tennis player after knocking her out of the Canadian Open

Amanda Anisimova has defeated Emma Raducanu for the first time in her career.

The American is aiming for a strong run at Canada’s Montreal Open. This is the first tournament she has played since reaching the Wimbledon final.

The 23-year-old’s dream Wimbledon run ended in a nightmare, as Anisimova lost to Iga Swiatek 6-0, 6-0 in less than an hour.

But the world number seven is keen to put that result behind her by making a big statement against Emma Raducanu, one of her best friends on the WTA Tour.

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Amanda Anisimova was ‘confident’ going into her match with Emma Raducanu in Canada

Amanda Anisimova played Raducanu for the third time, and each match has taken place in 2025.

Raducanu won their matches in Australian and Miami, so Anisimova was keen to beat her friend for the first time when they clashed at the Canadian Open.

However, she surged into a 3-1 lead and proceeded to win three of the next four games to take the opening set.

Raducanu, who managed to hold serve just once in either set, claimed a solitary game in set two before succumbing to a 2-6, 1-6 defeat.

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Post-match, Anisimova explained the court conditions and how the feelings from having the best season of her career helped her defeat Raducanu, who she spoke highly of post-match.

“I mean, I was coming into this tournament feeling confident. I had a good season and I feel like my game really suits the hard courts here,” the American said.

“I feel like I played really well. Emma is such a tough player and she is in such good form. We have had a lot of tough battles so I’m just happy to be through this one, but it’s not easy playing her.”

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Anisimova showed how dangerous she can be in Canada when she reached the final a year ago.

She picked up victories against the likes of Emma Navarro and Aryna Sabalenka, before Jessica Pegula ended Anisimova’s run in Toronto.

She aims to go one step further this season and claim the title in front of the fans in Montreal, who Anisimova had some kind words about.

“The atmosphere here today was incredible,” Anisimova said. “I love playing here in Canada and I am just so happy to be here for another day. I love competing here and I’m just excited to keep going.”

Anisimova has advanced to the round of 16, where she will play Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.

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