IVA JOVIC VS AMANDA ANISIMOVA: BETTING PREVIEW & PICK: WTA QUEEN’S: QUARTERFINAL.
An all-American blockbuster takes center stage on the fast grass of the Andy Murray Arena as 18-year-old Iva Jovic faces last year’s finalist and World No. 5 Amanda Anisimova. While the teenage underdog has turned heads by sweeping into the quarterfinals without dropping a set, this high-stakes meeting represents a massive step up in pure competitive class.
IVA JOVIC VS AMANDA ANISIMOVA: BETTING PREVIEW & PICK
THE MATCHUP IN NUMBERS
| Metric | Iva Jovic | Amanda Anisimova |
| Current WTA Ranking | No. 19 | No. 5 (Career-High No. 3) |
| Age | 18 | 24 |
| WTA Titles | 1 | 4 |
| Grass Court Pedigree | 2024 Wimbledon Junior Doubles Champ | 2025 Queen’s & Wimbledon Finalist |
| Tournament Seeding | No. 6 | No. 2 |
| Elo Tiering | Emerging Top 20 | Elite Top 5 |
TACTICAL & SURFACE ANALYSIS
Iva Jovic: Highly Advanced, But Facing a Power Deficit
Iva Jovic is tracing an incredible, rapid development arc that has caught the attention of the tennis world. Sitting at a career-high World No. 19, her fighting spirit and ability to play from a very low point mechanically help her navigate grass transitions effectively. Her comfortable 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Alexandra Eala in the Round of 16 highlighted her precise technical execution.
However, Jovic’s game relies on managing court geometry and out-maneuvering opponents. While that operates beautifully against fellow rising prospects or defensive players, she lacks the heavy professional weight of shot required to pull an elite, top-tier ball-striker out of her comfort zone on pristine turf.
Amanda Anisimova: Elite Grass-Court Weaponry
Amanda Anisimova loves the ultra-firm, meticulously rolled grass of the Queen’s Club, which provides a fast, true bounce resembling a lightning-quick hard court. It is a paradise for her punishing flat groundstrokes. Her raw, point-ending power was on full display in her 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Laura Siegemund, where she dropped a minuscule four points behind her first serve and didn’t surrender a single break.
Anisimova has massive elite grass pedigree, having reached the final here and at Wimbledon last season. When she takes the ball early and dictates at a high tempo, she completely robs opponents of preparation time.
THE PICK
Bettor’s Edge: The market is offering a generous 1.73 on Anisimova, likely factoring in public excitement over Jovic’s straight-set runs. However, the raw Elo differential and Anisimova’s sheer serving dominance make this a clear mismatch in power. Rely on the former finalist to overwhelm the teenager.
- BET: Amanda Anisimova Moneyline
- ODDS: 1.73
- PREDICTED SCORE: Anisimova to win 2-0
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