Anisimova Defeats Blinkova, Faces Raducanu Next at Indian Wells

Amanda Anisimova triumphed over Anna Blinkova in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open, displaying remarkable resilience. The American, who is seeded sixth, came back from a set down to secure her spot in the third round of the tournament held in Indian Wells.

Anisimova’s Road to Victory

Anisimova’s match against Blinkova, ranked No. 94 globally, started off with a challenging first set. Blinkova seized a tightly contested set with a score of 7-5, marked by seven breaks of serve. However, Anisimova rebounded spectacularly, winning the next two sets with ease, culminating in a 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 victory in just 99 minutes.

Match Statistics

• First Serve Percentage: Anisimova 68.4%, Blinkova 67.6%
• First Serve Points Won: Anisimova 69.2%, Blinkova 52.1%
• Second Serve Points Won: Anisimova 41.7%, Blinkova 17.4%

This victory ended a three-match losing streak for Anisimova at this prestigious event and improved her head-to-head record against Blinkova to 2-0.

Upcoming Challenge: Facing Emma Raducanu

Anisimova is set to face Emma Raducanu next, seeking to advance to the round of 16. Raducanu, who previously defeated Anastasia Zakharova 6-1, 6-3, holds a 2-1 advantage in their career encounters, having won their matches in 2025, including at the Australian Open and the Miami Open. Anisimova, however, claimed victory in their last face-off during the round of 32 in Montreal.

Anisimova’s Indian Wells Journey

This marks Anisimova’s seventh appearance in the main draw at Indian Wells. Her most notable achievement occurred in 2018, when she reached the round of 16. To replicate that success, she must overcome Raducanu in the upcoming match.