Jovic vs Anisimova Prediction 12 June 2026
π The quarterfinals of the English 500 in London will feature an all-American showdown between Iva Jovic and Amanda Anisimova. Amanda, last yearβs finalist, is under pressure to defend her ranking points and enters the match as the clear favourite. However, Iva is unlikely to play the role of an underdog, boasting an impressive career record on grass (10-1), even though the recent junior only made her main tour debut on this surface last season. Can Jovic put up a fight against her more experienced compatriot-or even pull off a stunning upset?
Head-to-Head
π Iva Jovic and Amanda Anisimova have never faced each other before.
Iva Jovic Player Overview
Iva Jovic heads into the quarterfinals riding six wins from her last ten matches. While her clay-court campaign didnβt quite go to plan, the switch to a faster surface has clearly worked in her favor-sheβs yet to drop a set on her way to the quarters in London. Matches featuring Jovic average 23.5 games, and she wins 54 percent of them. Notably, she hasnβt suffered a single straight-sets defeat over this stretch; no opponent has managed to fully dominate her. On serve, Jovic claims just over 60 percent of points, which keeps her firmly in the mix even when facing top-tier opposition.
Match Results: Iva Jovic
Amanda Anisimova Player Overview
Amanda Anisimova has been in solid form lately, racking up seven wins in her last ten matches. However, consistency remains an issue. Her last notable winning streak-a run of three straight victories-came back in February on the hard courts of Dubai, and even then, one of those wins was courtesy of a second-round opponentβs retirement. In London, Anisimova made a commanding start, dispatching Laura Siegemund in straight sets (6-1, 6-3). Anisimova claims around 60% of points on her own serve, with her overall percentage of games won reaching 58%. Still, despite often entering matches as the favourite, she has recorded as many straight-set wins over her last ten full matches as Jovic has.
Match Results: Amanda Anisimova
Key factors
- Iva Jovic have covered the +2.5 games handicap in five consecutive matches.
- Matches featuring Iva Jovic average 23.5 games played.
- Jovic have won six of their last ten matches, never losing in straight sets during this stretch.
- Over the past ten matches, Jovic's game-winning percentage has been impressive.
- Anisimova have fewer senior grass-court titles than Jovic.
Expected scenario
Amanda Anisimova are likely to dictate the pace for much of the match, but Iva Jovic, with her strong grass-court game and reliable serve, should be able to keep things close on the scoreboard. This contest is expected to be a lengthy battle, with at least one set potentially being decided in the closing games. Even if Amanda ultimately prevails, Iva has a solid chance of keeping the final margin within just a few games.
β Editorial Prediction
The showdown between Iva Jovic and Amanda Anisimova is shaping up to be a tight contest. Both players have found their rhythm in London, although Iva has played one more match in the tournament. Amanda, on the other hand, can draw confidence from last yearβs run to the final at a WTA 500 event. Still, despite being ranked fifth in the world, Anisimova has yet to capture a grass-court title at the senior level. Jovic, meanwhile, boasts an impressive 10-1 record on grass and even clinched the Ilkley trophy last year-even if it was just a WTA 125 event. All signs point to the less-heralded American giving her more accomplished compatriot a real test. Backing the underdog with Jovic (+3.5) on the handicap looks like a well-founded prediction.
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Iva Jovic - Amanda Anisimova
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