Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova Prediction 8/19/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Amanda Anisimova faces Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a blockbuster Round of 16 match at the Cincinnati Open. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th. This will be their first meeting in almost a year. Here’s our Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova prediction. This preview will include an Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova pick.

Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova Preview

Amanda Anisimova is coming off a massive three-set win over in-form Alexandra Eala. The match took 28 games to decide. Anisimova recovered from a set down to beat the Filipina 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in two hours and 28 minutes. In the victory, Anisimova hit 3 aces and committed 7 double faults. Anisimova landed 61% of first serves in play and won 67% of first serve points (38/57). Anisimova won 50% of second serve points (18/36) and saved four out of seven break points.

Before this round, Anisimova had beaten Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets. It’s the first time she’s reached the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open since her debut back in 2018. Anisimova has now compiled 19 wins and 10 losses in 2026. She is bidding to reach her fourth quarterfinal of the season.

Linda Noskova has picked up back-to-back wins for the first time since Wimbledon after seeing off her good friend Clara Tauson in the third round of the Cincinnati Open. The Czech star earned a 7-6, 6-2 victory in an hour and 39 minutes. Noskova was a break down in the openign set, and saved a set point on Tauson’s serve before breaking for 5-all. She eventually nicked the set in a tiebreak and went on to dominate the second.

In the victory, Noskova hit 17 aces and committed 10 double faults. Noskova landed 66% of first serves in play and won 78% of first serve points (36/46). Noskova won 38% of second serve points (9/24) and saved one of two break points on her serve. Noskova is bidding to reach the quarterfinal of the Cincinnati Open for the first time. By reaching the last 16, she has equaled her career-best showing in this tournament.

Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova Head-To-Head

Anisimova and Noskova have played three times. Anisimova leads 2-1. The American has won each of their last two matches in the past year, at Wimbledon and in the China Open final. Noskova beat Anisimova in their very first meeting at the 2023 Indian Wells Open.

Amanda Anisimova vs Linda Noskova Prediction

These are two of the biggest ball strikers we have on tour, but it is Noskova who has arguably found her range this swing after a fine performance against Tauson. Anisimova can defend better on the backhand wing. The backhand is her most reliable shot and doesn’t leak too many errors under pressure. But Noskova delivered a good serving performance in the last round and that first serve was almost impregnable. I’d take the Czech to edge this if she continues to get cheap holds on serve.

Nur Said's Pick: Noskova in three sets