Amanda Anisimova advanced to the Australian Open 2026 Round of 16 after a straight-sets win over Xinyu Wang. Here’s how the match was decided—and what it means ahead of her clash with Jessica Pegula.
Anisimova’s Tiebreak Edge Decides a Hold-Heavy Opener
The opening set was all about serve stability and patience, with neither Xinyu Wang nor Amanda Anisimova conceding a single break across twelve games. Anisimova set the tone immediately, opening the match with a composed hold and consistently protecting her delivery with quick point construction and strong first-ball control.
Wang matched her game-for-game, settling after the opener and showing her best service rhythm late in the set. The Chinese player navigated a deuce game at 3–3 with discipline and followed it up with increasingly efficient holds, including a sharp 5–5 game that hinted at momentum shifting her way.
Still, Anisimova never blinked under scoreboard pressure. She held comfortably to reach 6–6, then carried that calm into the tiebreak. While Wang stayed within striking distance early, Anisimova secured the decisive mini-break and protected her own service points to close out the breaker and the set.
Xinyu Wang vs Anisimova – Set One Stats
| Statistic | Wang | Anisimova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.70 | 1.43 |
| Winners | 6 | 13 |
| Unforced Errors | 14 | 16 |
| Serve Rating | 307 | 333 |
| Aces | 2 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 69% (29/42) | 74% (26/35) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 76% (22/29) | 81% (21/26) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 62% (8/13) | 78% (7/9) |
| Break Points Saved | 100% (2/2) | – (0/0) |
| Service Games Won | 100% (6/6) | 100% (6/6) |
| Ace % | 4.8% | 2.9% |
| Double Fault % | 4.8% | 2.9% |
| Return Rating | 41 | 62 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 19% (5/26) | 24% (7/29) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 22% (2/9) | 38% (5/13) |
| Break Points Won | – (0/0) | 0% (0/2) |
| Return Games Won | 0% (0/6) | 0% (0/6) |
| Pressure Points Won | 100% (2/2) | 0% (0/2) |
| Service Points Won | 71% (30/42) | 80% (28/35) |
| Return Points Won | 20% (7/35) | 29% (12/42) |
| Net Points Won | 50% (1/2) | 67% (4/6) |
| Total Points Won | 48% (37/77) | 52% (40/77) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 4 | 4 |
| Service Games | 100% (6/6) | 100% (6/6) |
| Return Games | 0% (0/6) | 0% (0/6) |
| Total Games | 50% (6/12) | 50% (6/12) |
| Set 1 Duration | 0h52m | |
Set notes at a glance
- Break points: Only 1 for each player
- Holds: 12/12 games held
- Deuce games: Only one deuce game which Wang held
- Deciding factor: Tiebreak execution and first-strike efficiency
Anisimova’s ability to elevate slightly in the tiebreak—without needing to change much tactically—proved just enough in a set defined by balance and clean serving. Xinyu Wang fought valiantly but fell short by the narrowest of margins.
Early Chaos, Calm Finish from Anisimova
Set 2 opened with a burst of volatility, as the first three games all ended in breaks. Amanda Anisimova struck first with a gritty return game, only for Xinyu Wang to break straight back immediately, resetting the set and briefly flipping momentum. Anisimova responded decisively, breaking again for a 2–1 lead and reasserting control.
From that point on, the set settled into a far more predictable rhythm. Both players locked down their service games, but Anisimova’s earlier advantage continued to loom large. She served with greater clarity, avoided break point danger after the opening stretch, and consistently shortened points on her terms.
Wang did what she needed to do to stay alive—holding comfortably at 4–5—but never managed to apply real scoreboard pressure on the American’s serve. Anisimova closed the set with her cleanest hold of the afternoon, sealing a 7–6(4), 6–4 victory.
Xinyu Wang vs Anisimova – Set Two Stats
| Statistic | Wang | Anisimova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.59 | 1.69 |
| Winners | 11 | 14 |
| Unforced Errors | 17 | 11 |
| Serve Rating | 241 | 314 |
| Aces | 4 | 6 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| 1st Serve % | 77% (33/43) | 74% (17/23) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 61% (20/33) | 71% (12/17) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 40% (4/10) | 83% (5/6) |
| Break Points Saved | 75% (6/8) | 0% (0/1) |
| Service Games Won | 60% (3/5) | 80% (4/5) |
| Ace % | 9.3% | 26.1% |
| Double Fault % | 2.3% | 0% |
| Return Rating | 166 | 164 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 29% (5/17) | 39% (13/33) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 17% (1/6) | 60% (6/10) |
| Break Points Won | 100% (1/1) | 25% (2/8) |
| Return Games Won | 20% (1/5) | 40% (2/5) |
| Pressure Points Won | 78% (7/9) | 22% (2/9) |
| Service Points Won | 56% (24/43) | 74% (17/23) |
| Return Points Won | 26% (6/23) | 44% (19/43) |
| Net Points Won | 100% (4/4) | – (0/0) |
| Total Points Won | 45% (30/66) | 55% (36/66) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 4 | 5 |
| Service Games | 60% (3/5) | 80% (4/5) |
| Return Games | 20% (1/5) | 40% (2/5) |
| Total Games | 40% (4/10) | 60% (6/10) |
| Set 2 Duration | 0h46m | |
Set notes at a glance
- Breaks: 3 in first 3 games, none thereafter
- Wang: immediate break-back, but no further looks
- Anisimova: broke twice, held firm afterward
- Deciding factor: Anisimova regaining the lead at 2–1 and protecting it calmly
What’s Next
Amanda Anisimova advances to the Round of 16 at the Australian Open, where she’ll face fellow American Jessica Pegula in a high-caliber baseline battle.
After navigating a tight straight-sets win over Xinyu Wang, Anisimova now steps up in class against one of the tour’s most consistent hard-court performers, with pace tolerance, return depth, and first-strike efficiency set to define the matchup.
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