Anisimova and Muchová Clash at China Open Round of 16

Beijing, China – The highly anticipated Round of 16 matchup between Amanda Anisimova and Karolína Muchová at the 2025 China Open is set for September 30. Anisimova enters the match with momentum after a seamless tournament run. She received a bye in the first round and then dominated Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3, before fighting hard to defeat Zhang Shuai 7-6(11), 6-0 in the third round.

Muchová, on the other hand, has faced a different path as she progressed steadily, benefitting from Paula Badosa’s retirement in the second round. Although she has not won a WTA title this season, her solid 20-13 win-loss record reflects her consistent play.

This will be the second meeting between the two players, with Anisimova currently leading their head-to-head 1-0. Their previous encounter took place on May 27, 2022, during the French Open, where Muchová retired mid-match after Anisimova led in the third set.

Analyzing their strengths, Anisimova has shown a preference for hard courts, utilizing her powerful groundstrokes. Muchová’s game, characterized by variety and tactical adjustments, excels in different conditions, but may struggle against Anisimova’s heavy baseline hitting.

In terms of serving statistics, Muchová holds a slight edge, winning 75% of her service games compared to Anisimova’s 71.2%. However, Anisimova excels on the return, winning 39% of return games this year compared to Muchová’s 28.1%. This season, Anisimova boasts a higher match count and a 39-16 record, while Muchová’s 20-13 suggests she has faced fewer challenges.

With both players presenting unique challenges, the matchup promises excitement. Experts predict that Anisimova’s return game and current form may give her the upper hand.