Australian Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Maria Lourdes Carle preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction and pick

Match Details

Fixture: Amanda Anisimova vs Maria Lourdes Carle

Date: January 14, 2025

Tournament: Australian Open 2025

Round: First Round (Round of 128)

Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Prize Money: AUD $96,500,000

Live Telecast: USA - ESPN and Tennis Channel | UK - Eurosport | Canada - TSN and RDS | Australia - 9Now and Stan Sport | India - Sony Network

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Amanda Anisimova vs Maria Lourdes Carle preview

Anisimova practices ahead of Melbourne campaign (Credits: Getty)

Former World No. 21 Amanda Anisimova will face Argentina's Maria Lourdes Carle in the first round of the 2025 Australian Open on Tuesday.

Anisimova took a break from the WTA Tour midway through the 2023 season to safeguard her mental health. During her comeback the following year, the American went from being placed outside the women's top 400 to being ranked as high as No. 35 in the year-end rankings.

The 23-year-old has had a mixed start to her 2025 campaign. Following a first-round exit at the ASB Classic, she made amends by reaching the quarterfinals of the Hobart International.

Carle, ranked No. 89 in the world, is making her first appearance in the main draw of the Australian Open. The Argentine mostly plies her trade on the Challenger circuit, with her biggest title to date having come at the Solgirones Open in April 2024.

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.Amanda Anisimova vs Maria Lourdes Carle head-to-head

Anisimova and Carle are yet to face off on the WTA Tour so their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.

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Amanda Anisimova vs Maria Lourdes Carle odds

Player	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games (Over/Under)
Maria Lourdes Carle	+320	+1.5 (+110)	Over 20.5 (-110)
Amanda Anisimova	-450	-1.5 (-160)	Under 20.5 (-135)

All bets sourced from BetMGM.

Amanda Anisimova vs Maria Lourdes Carle prediction

Maria Lourdes Carle hits a backhand at United Cup 2025 (Credits: Getty)

Anisimova is one of the deadliest ball strikers on the WTA Tour. The 23-year-old's biggest shot is her forehand, which she can hit from effectively any height on the court. She also likes to charge the net on the back of her huge groundstrokes, making her a force to reckon with on hardcourts.

Carle, on the other hand, is more conservative than her higher-ranked opponent. The Argentine has stable groundstrokes from both wings and has a good shot tolerance, allowing her to stay in long rallies.

The key to winning for both players will be to rush each other's forehands during cross-court exchanges and open up the court. Anisimova's strokes penetrate the court with more depth, which gives her a slight edge in this match-up.

Pick: Anisimova in three sets.