The 2025 WTA Finals feature an exciting showdown between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals of the event on Friday.
Our best bet for the match is Sabalenka to win.
Best bet-Sabalenka to win (-239)
Sabalenka to win vs. Anisimova
Aryna Sabalenka is clearly the best player in the world — consistent, powerful, and mentally indestructible. She reached at least the semifinals of every Grand Slam this season and dominated her group here without a loss. This will be her fourth consecutive semifinal at the year-end championships, and she’ll be extremely motivated after last year’s exit against Gauff.
Anisimova has shown flashes of brilliance, especially against Swiatek, but her performances in the first two matches were inconsistent. Sabalenka’s intensity and experience at this stage should prove decisive.
Sabalenka vs. Anisimova head-to-head
Anisimova leads 6–4, but Sabalenka won their most recent encounter — the 2025 US Open final, 6–3, 7–6.
Sabalenka stats & form
Sabalenka, 27 years old and currently unaffiliated with any country, sits firmly at No. 1 in the WTA rankings.
She continues to amaze and impress — even though we’ve come to expect her extraordinary level of tennis, she still finds ways to surpass herself. Sabalenka has become a symbol of mental fortitude, and few athletes in any sport display the kind of resilience she does
Yesterday’s match against Coco Gauff was a prime example: Sabalenka trailed 2–4, 15–40, then Gauff served for the set at 5–4 and led 4–2 in the tiebreak. Yet Aryna stayed calm, played each point with focus and aggression, turned the set around, and went on to win the match.
She’s almost impossible to intimidate — she knows she’s the best player in the world and believes she can overturn any scoreline. That mentality alone makes her terrifying for opponents, who must sustain a flawless level throughout to even have a chance
In mental strength, Sabalenka belongs in the same conversation as Serena Williams, Martina Navratilova, or Billie Jean King — legendary figures of the sport. In terms of achievements, she still trails them, with “only” three Grand Slam titles, which seems modest compared to her dominance. However, misfortune and a few tight matches have often kept her from greater numbers.
This season, Sabalenka has been outstanding at all four Grand Slams:
- Australian Open: lost a close final to Madison Keys.
- Roland Garros: lost the final to Gauff after an uncharacteristically poor match (70 unforced errors).
- Wimbledon: fell to today’s opponent, Anisimova, in a tight three-set semifinal.
- US Open: claimed the title, defeating Anisimova in the final.
While three titles might seem few given her dominance, Sabalenka still has time — she’s not at the end of her career, and her physical and mental levels suggest several more elite years ahead.
Her serve is one of the best in the world, now much more reliable even on second delivery. On return, she’s ultra-aggressive, and from the baseline, she dictates with sheer power. Psychologically, she’s almost unmatched — even when she’s not playing her best, she finds ways to win.
Last season brought her two Grand Slam titles (Australian Open, US Open) and major trophies at Cincinnati and Wuhan, finishing the year as World No. 1. This year, she’s on track to repeat that feat, having reached at least the semifinals in nearly every major tournament and won titles in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid, and the US Open.
At these Finals, she’s been dominant — three wins in the group stage, all well-earned despite some tough moments.
- vs Paolini (6–3, 6–1)
- vs Pegula (6–4, 2–6, 6–3)
- vs Gauff (7–6, 6–2)
Her performance against Gauff stood out — mentally resilient, composed, and in control throughout.
Anisimova stats & form
Amanda Anisimova, a 24-year-old American ranked No. 4 in the world, is currently at the highest point of her career. She’s an exceptional player who, without her past personal struggles, might have become a superstar years earlier.
The loss of her father at age 17 left her deeply affected, causing her to step back emotionally and mentally from the sport. Later, in 2023, she took a full break from tennis due to burnout, unable to handle the stress of the professional tour. Many thought she might never return.
But she came back stronger — more mature, more balanced, and mentally resilient. This season, she’s proven her progress repeatedly, bouncing back from adversity and showing remarkable composure.
After being demolished by Swiatek 0–6, 0–6 in the Wimbledon final, she regrouped quickly and reached the US Open final just two months later. Although she lost again, she stayed motivated and went on to win Beijing soon after.
Her mental and technical evolution has been clear, and she’s once again among the elite.
This year, she’s had an exceptional season:
- Titles: Doha, Beijing
- Finals: Wimbledon, US Open
- Quarterfinals/Semifinals: Charleston, Berlin
At these Finals, Anisimova’s performances have been mixed:
- Lost 3–6, 1–6 to Rybakina
- Beat Madison Keys 4–6, 6–3, 6–2 (Keys played while ill)
- Defeated Swiatek 6–7, 6–4, 6–2 — a major confidence boost, saving all four break points and not losing serve once against one of the best returners in the world.
This victory showed her peak level — when she serves well, she can challenge anyone.