In an event where Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and others were the heavy favorites, two underdogs, Amanda Anisimova and Ekaterina Alexandrova, rose to the occasion and made their mark on the tour. But, now, only one among them will be able to make their way into the finals of the event.

While this could be the first final for both the stars, the question now lies: Who will make their way further?

Amanda Anisimova vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova: Preview

Ekaterina Alexandrova is ranked No. 26 in the world. She reached the semifinal by defeating Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka, Elise Mertens, and Jessica Pegula.

Against Pegula, Alexandrova fought back after losing the first set. She won 88 points compared to Pegula’s 68. She played aggressively and hit 39 winners. On serve, Alexandrova fired 2 aces and made 4 double faults. She lost her serve twice but saved 7 break points. She landed 69% of her first serves, winning 70% of those points. She also converted 6 out of 8 break points.

Amanda Anisimova is ranked No. 41 in the world. She made the semifinal after beating Victoria Azarenka, Paula Badosa, Leylah Fernandez, and Marta Kostyuk. Against Kostyuk, Anisimova also came back from a set down. She scored 114 points compared to Kostyuk’s 109. She played aggressively and hit 47 winners.

On serve, Anisimova didn’t hit any aces and made 5 double faults. She lost her serve 6 times but saved 13 break points. She landed 71% of her first serves, winning 56% of those points. She also converted 7 out of 19 break points.

Anisimova vs. Alexandrova: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two stars, the scores are all level. Out of the 2 encounters that they have played, both have won 1-1 each. Here’s the complete breakdown of the encounters:

• WTA Qatar Open (2020): Amanda Anisimova wins 6-3, 7-6.
• Madrid Open (2022): Alexandrova wins 6-4, 6-3.

Prediction: Amanda Anisimova to make her first WTA 1000 final

Ekaterina Alexandrova has shown great power in her recent matches. She has beaten top players, proving her strong form. However, keeping this level against different styles will be important. Amanda Anisimova plays with aggression and strong mental focus. She has won close matches, showing her growing confidence.

But staying consistent and handling back-to-back matches is a challenge. Both players are full of confidence after big wins in Doha. Alexandrova’s strong baseline game will face Anisimova’s aggressive shots. Physical recovery and mental focus will be key in this match. This will likely be a close and intense battle. Alexandrova’s wins over top players give her a small advantage. But Anisimova’s fight and recent improvement make her a real threat.