Anisimova eyes control, Keys hunts momentum in power-packed WTA Finals clash
World No. 4 Amanda Anisimova is set to face world No. 7 Madison Keys at the 2025 WTA Finals. Earlier in the group stage, Anisimova defeated No. 6 Elena Rybakina, while Keys was ousted by No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Anisimova has delivered a strong yet turbulent season marked by impressive highs and occasional injury setbacks. Returning from her 2023 mental health break, she managed a heavy schedule with remarkable resilience. The American lifted titles in Doha and Beijing and made finals in London, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
She also notched several deep runs but was forced to withdraw from Singapore and Wuhan due to calf and minor injuries and retired mid-match in Hobart, Charleston, and Paris (125K) with back issues. Across 59 matches, Anisimova has struck 206 aces, winning 66.1% of first serves, 45.6% of return points, and converting 45.3% of break points.
Your 2025 Beijing Champion, Amanda Anisimova.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 5, 2025
Shining.
🏆❤️ pic.twitter.com/fx2IBXFUZj
Keys, meanwhile, has had an uneven yet explosive season filled with notable wins. She opened with a quarterfinal run in Adelaide before capturing back-to-back titles in Adelaide and Melbourne, defeating Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka in those finals. Keys reached the semifinals in Indian Wells and London, alongside quarterfinal showings in Madrid, Roland Garros, and Montreal. However, her campaign was hampered by recurring hamstring and shoulder issues, forcing withdrawals from multiple events, including Doha, Dubai, and Beijing. In 51 matches, Keys has fired 219 aces, winning 67.8% of first serves, 44.3% of return points, and converting 42.9% of break points.
📍 @WTAFinalsRiyadh pic.twitter.com/6eELwds2nG
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) October 30, 2025
Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys do not have a head-to-head yet.
| Amanda Anisimova | Category | Madison Keys |
| 4 | Current Ranking | 7 |
| 206-114 | Career W-L | 421-232 |
| 45-16 | YTD W-L | 37-13 |
| 4 | Career Titles | 10 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 1 |
| 2 | YTD Titles | 2 |
Both Americans bring contrasting strengths. If Keys redlines her serve and forehand, she can trouble the favorite, but Anisimova’s shot tolerance and court craft should prevail.
Amanda Anisimova solo shot for the 2025 WTA Finals photoshoot in Riyadh.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 31, 2025
First WTA finals appearance and she understood the assignment.
🤍💅🏻
(via Amanda’s IG) pic.twitter.com/2G3O772acr
Prediction: Amanda Anisimova in straight sets
With Anisimova at -230 and Keys at +188, the odds back the world No. 4’s stability and recent form. Still, Keys’ explosive power could test Anisimova early before the favorite steadies to seal a straight-sets win.
Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:
Amanda Anisimova: -230
Madison Keys: +188
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel):
Set 1 Winner Anisimova: -170
Set 1 Winner Keys: +138
Total Games 21.5 Under: -124
Total Games 21.5 Over: -108
Total Sets 2.5 Under: -196
Total Sets 2.5 Over: +144
(According to FanDuel: FanDuel offers exclusive promo codes, bonus deals and accurate odds for users upon signing up. Use FanDuel to ace your betting game in all sports!)
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