{"id":91161,"date":"2025-09-25T17:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=91161"},"modified":"2025-09-25T17:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:17:43","slug":"wta-beijing-day-3-predictions-anisimova-boulter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/09\/25\/wta-beijing-day-3-predictions-anisimova-boulter\/","title":{"rendered":"WTA Beijing Day 3 Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Katie Boulter"},"content":{"rendered":"

It should be a terrific third day of WTA Beijing action. Amanda Anisimova will play her first match since losing the US Open final against Aryna Sabalenka. She can expect a competitive opener against Katie Boulter. As always, we here at LWOT predict all the contests in our articles, including Coco Gauff vs Kamilla Rakhimova<\/a>, Elena Rybakina vs Caty McNally<\/a>, and Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WTA Beijing Day 3 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Sofia Kenin vs Polina Kudermetova<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head: First meeting<\/p>\n

The medium-slow conditions in Beijing should suit Kenin more. She can use her superior athleticism to extend the rallies and hit through her powerful backhand. However, the 2020 Australian Open champion’s<\/a> inconsistency always gives opponents hope. Kudermetova needs to apply pressure by being aggressive and hope Kenin falters in the crucial moments.
\nPrediction: Kenin in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Leylah Fernandez vs Maria Sakkari<\/h4>\n

Head-to-head: Sakkari 3-0 Fernandez<\/p>\n

Fernandez has not won a set in her previous meetings against Sakkari, most recently at the 2024 United Cup. The courts in Melbourne, Washington D.C., and Sydney were all quick to varying degrees. Sakkari overwhelmed the Canadian with her forehand in those conditions. On a slower court, Sakkari’s forehand will have less bite, which might allow Fernandez to win for the first time in this matchup.
\nPrediction: Fernandez in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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