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Anna Blinkova vs Amanda Anisimova Betting Tips & Live Stream – Anisimova Looks Set to Advance in Indian Wells

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Last updated: Fri 06 Mar 2026 06:24
Amanda Anisimova, entering the Indian Wells Open on the back of a strong performance at the Dubai Tennis Championships, faces Anna Blinkova, who recently ended a slump with a win at the event. With a 10-1 record against players outside the Top 50, Anisimova is favored to win. Blinkova, although boosted by her latest victory, has struggled for form in recent tournaments. Their last encounter saw Anisimova victorious in a tough three-set match, marking her as the player to watch.
Moti Prakash 06 Mar 2026
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  • Amanda Anisimova is favored due to her recent strong performances
  • Anna Blinkova broke a slump with a recent win but has struggled with form
  • Anisimova won their only previous encounter in a close three-set match
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Amanda Anisimova in action against Jessica Pegula in the semi-final in Dubai (credit: Getty)
Blinkova’s win this week offers some motivation, but her long struggles with form make Anisimova the favorite in this clash.

Blinkova Meets Big Challenge

  • Anna Blinkova failed to win multiple matches in 15 of her last 16 tournaments. 
  • She holds a 5–16 career record against Top 10 players.
  • Amanda Anisimova has not won a match at Indian Wells since 2022. 
  • She has won 10 of her last 11 matches against players outside the Top 50. 

HTH - Amanda Anisimova leads 1-0

Year Event Surface Round Winner Score
2018 San Jose WTA Hard Q-QF Anisimova 5-7, 6-3, 7-6

Blinkova Seeks Fresh Momentum

Anna Blinkova defeated Dalma Galfi 6-4 7-5 to reach the second round at the Indian Wells Open. She trailed 2-5 in the second set but won five straight games to close the match. 

It was a much-needed confidence boost for Blinkova. Before this week she had played five events in 2026 and lost in the opening round of all of them without winning a set. 

Apart from her title at the Jiujiang Open, she had managed only two tour-level main-draw wins since the Wimbledon Championships last year.

Category Details
Nationality Russia
Age 27 (10 September 1998)
Plays Right-handed
World Ranking 94
Career High 35 (31 July 2023)
Elo Ranking 121 (Rating: 1690)
Tour level titles 3

Anisimova Arrives with Dubai Momentum

Amanda Anisimova arrives at the Indian Wells Open after a strong run at the Dubai Tennis Championships, where she reached the semifinal before losing to Jessica Pegula after leading by a set. 

Before that, she retired in her opening match against Karolina Pliskova during her title defense at the Qatar Open due to illness. The Dubai run helped her recover some of the lost ranking points. 

This will be her seventh appearance at Indian Wells. She holds a 4–2 record in opening-round matches, with her best run coming on debut in 2018 when she reached the fourth round.

Category Details
Nationality USA
Age 24 (31 August 2001)
Plays Right-handed
World Ranking 6
Career High 3 (05 January 2026)
Elo Ranking 6 (Rating: 2054)
Tour level titles 4

Verdict

Anna Blinkova’s win this week may give her some confidence. However, her struggles with form and confidence since last year suggest she is not in a strong position to challenge a top player. That makes Amanda Anisimova the favorite in this clash.

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