Zheng and Anisimova Clash in WTA London Semifinals

London, United Kingdom — Chinese player Qinwen Zheng faces American Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals of the WTA London tournament on Saturday. This highly anticipated match is set to begin at 10:00 AM ET.

According to Dimers’ tennis model, Anisimova is favored to win, with a 53% chance of defeating Zheng. “We ran 10,000 simulations to get our predictions, considering recent performance data,” said Greg Butyn, a data analyst at Dimers.

Zheng, ranked No. 5 in the world, is looking to build on her recent success, having won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After overcoming Briton Emma Raducanu in straight sets in the quarterfinals, Zheng is eager to prove herself on grass, a surface that has presented challenges for her in the past.

Anisimova, who is the eighth seed, has also had a strong tournament run, dropping only one set this week. She reached the semifinals by defeating third seed Emma Navarro and other competitors. Anisimova is aiming for consecutive Top-10 victories, making this encounter critical for both players.

In previous matchups, Zheng has won both encounters against Anisimova. However, this will be their first meeting on grass, which may change the dynamics of the match. Fans can expect a thrilling contest full of powerful baseline rallies.

The match not only offers potential for an exciting showdown but also showcases the growing popularity of sports betting. BetMGM lists Anisimova at -120 and Zheng at +100 for the match on Saturday, emphasizing the competitive nature of their meeting.

With both players in top form, the encounter at Queen’s Club is expected to be fiercely contested. As fans await the showdown, both sides have offered their predictions, adding to the excitement surrounding this WTA event.

Prediction: Anisimova to win in three sets.