Emma Raducanu (No. 61 in the world) takes on Amanda Anisimova (No. 35) in the Round of 64 at the Australian Open.In her last scheduled match, Raducanu was eliminated against Daria

Amanda Anisimova opted for the ultimate comfort fit on the eve of her Australian Open 2025 second-round clash against Emma Raducanu.

Friends off the court collide overnight as Emma Raducanu will face off against Amanda Anisimova as they set their friendship in pursuit of glory at the Australian Open.

Sky Sports Tennis commentator Jonathan Overend says 'a big achievement is around the corner' for Emma Raducanu; Raducanu faces USA's Amanda Anisimova in Australian Open second round; watch ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports+, NOW and Sky Sports app

The winner of this match will face the victor of the second-round match between the No 2 seed Iga Swiatek, a five-time grand slam tournament winner, and Rebbeca Sramkova, the world No 43 who won in Thailand during the Autumns Asian swing.

Friends off court and competitors on it, Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu are set to face off for the first time at the Australian Open.

We wrap up the second round of the Australian Open on Day 5 of the competition, with 16 women’s singles matches on tap Thursday. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on every match.

Live tennis commentary of Emma Raducanu v Amanda Anisimova at the Australian Open.

Friends Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu will meet in the second round of the Australian Open, but don’t expect them to become enemies ahead of the match. It will be their first head-to-head meeting on the tour,