Montreal, Day 6 of the National Bank Open in Montreal will see a highly anticipated third-round women’s singles clash between Amanda Anisimova and Emma Raducanu, both of whom have displayed strong form throughout the tournament.

Raducanu, 22, entered the main draw as an unseeded player but secured her place in the round of 16 with straight-sets victories over Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Peyton Stearns. The former US Open champion has shown improved fitness and consistency during the North American hard-court season.

Her opponent, Amanda Anisimova, seeded No. 5, advanced after defeating Lulu Sun in two sets. The American, a 2024 Wimbledon finalist, has enjoyed a strong season that includes a WTA 1000 title in Doha earlier this year.

The two players have already met twice this season, with Raducanu winning both encounters in straight sets—once at the Australian Open and again at the Miami Open. However, Anisimova enters this contest in better form and is currently ranked inside the world’s top 10, her highest career position to date.

Match analysts suggest this could be one of the closest matches of the day, with both players evenly matched on hard courts. Anisimova is expected to adopt an aggressive baseline strategy, while Raducanu will likely rely on her counter-punching abilities and strong movement.

Elsewhere in the women’s draw, other third-round matches scheduled for Day 6 include:

  • Jessica Pegula vs Anastasija Sevastova: Pegula, the two-time defending champion in Montreal, is favored to advance against Sevastova, who has upset two seeded players en route to the third round.
  • Belinda Bencic vs Karolina Muchova: The Swiss No. 12 seed faces a strong challenge from Muchova, who is back on tour after injury but has shown signs of top form.
  • Clara Tauson vs Yuliia Starodubtseva: Tauson, continuing her comeback season, is the favorite in this first-time meeting.

Day 6 will play a critical role in shaping the quarterfinals. With top seeds already eliminated in earlier rounds, the field remains wide open. The winner between Raducanu and Anisimova will likely face either Bencic or Muchova in the next round, depending on the outcomes.

Matches begin at 11:00 AM local time. Weather forecasts predict mild conditions with clear skies, ideal for play.

The WTA 1000 event in Montreal is part of the build-up to the US Open, which begins later this month in New York. Players are looking to gain ranking points and match fitness ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season.