Amanda Anisimova defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 in the second round of the US Open on hard court on 30 August 2025, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.22. After dropping the middle set, Anisimova regrouped decisively in the third, controlling the final frame to advance. Cristian, seeded as the underdog at 4.82, mounted brief resistance but could not sustain the pressure across three sets. The victory keeps Anisimova on track in the draw and demonstrates her ability to recover from a set loss against determined opposition.