First career meeting with a spot in the Dubai last eight on the line.
Having received a walkover in the Round of 32, No. 2 seed Amanda Anisimova will finally open her account at the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships against the talented Indonesian Janice Tjen on Wednesday. The American is among the favorites to lift the Middle Eastern crown this week due to her phenomenal hard court record. But with a string of young talents like Tjen well equipped to hunt down the top players, one cannot take any match lightly. Let’s take a look at the match preview and betting odds ahead of this classic in Dubai.
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After reaching back-to-back Grand Slam finals in the second half of 2025, Amanda Anisimova was tagged as an outer favorite at the Australian Open this year. However, the 24-year-old fell short in the quarterfinals stage which reduced her record to 5-3 so far. Currently ranked No. 6 in the world, Anisimova has four singles championships to her name. For someone like Janice Tjen to knock off the heavyweight competition, she will need to punch above her World No. 46 ranking. Indonesia’s newest sensation has wreaked havoc on the ITF circuit, taking her career win-loss record to 130-29. Tjen beat Yastremska and Fernandez in straight sets to enter this round.
According to the tennis betting odds on BetMGM, Amanda Anisimova (-420) is the favorite and Janice Tjen (+300) as per the pre-match moneyline predictions. Here’s how we are betting on this crucial Round of 16 battle at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2026, including our best bets, supporting odds and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
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Tournament & Round: WTA Dubai Tennis Championships 2026, Round of 16
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Format: Women’s Singles, Best of Three Sets
Date & Start Time: February 18,
Court: Center Court, Aviation Club Tennis Centre
Best Bet: Janice Tjen +4.5 Games @ +104 as per BetMGM
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Given below are the latest odds for Amanda Anisimova vs Janice Tjen from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
Amanda Anisimova vs Janice Tjen Predictions & Picks
Our Pick: Janice Tjen +4.5 Games at +104 Odds.
While the rankings may suggest otherwise, Tjen is someone who can test the resilience of Anisimova on a good day. The 23-year-old has great technique on her groundstrokes as well as the ability to take the serve out of the picture by neutralizing rallies. However, she must refrain from getting comfortable on the back foot against Anisimova, as it is not a sustainable tactic vs someone of the American’s caliber. Even when Tjen chooses to bring the slice into the mix, a lot will depend on whether she can generate enough spin down the line to stay away from the powerful Anisimova backhand.
Assuming that the defending Wimbledon and US Open runner-up wins in straight sets, the marks suggests that the total games in both sets could be around the 9.5 to 10.5 mark. And if the unseeded starlet can outfox her opponent and snatch a set, our pick will definitely yield a positive outcome. While we are predicting this encounter to be closer than some may think, Janice Tjen at +4.5 games is the best bet for Wednesday’s fixture.
Amanda Anisimova Recent Form
Qatar Open 2026: Round of 32
Australian Open 2026: Quarterfinal
Brisbane International 2026: Round of 16
Janice Tjen Recent Form
Qatar Open 2026: Round of 32
Abu Dhabi Open 2026: Round of 16
Australian Open 2026: Round of 64
Hobart International 2026: Round of 32
ASB Classic 2026: Round of 32
Amanda Anisimova vs Janice Tjen Head to Head Record
The head-to-head record between Amanda Anisimova and Janice Tjen is currently 0-0. This will be their first meeting on the WTA Tour.
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