Tennis Showdown in Beijing: Expert Picks for Noskova vs Potapova Match on October 1 2025
Exciting Showdown: Linda Noskova vs Anastasia Potapova at the 2025 China Open
Linda Noskova Advances Past Qinwen Zheng
Linda Noskova, seeded 26th, advanced to the fourth round of the 2025 China Open after a challenging match against China’s seventh seed, Qinwen Zheng. Noskova claimed the first set 6-4, breaking Zheng twice and dropping her serve once. The home crowd rallied behind Zheng as she took the second set 6-3, needing two set points to close it out.
The decisive moment came in the third set when Noskova broke Zheng’s serve early to lead 3-0 before Zheng was forced to retire due to injury. Noskova’s performance included four aces and six double faults. She successfully landed 59% of her first serves and won 72% of those points, while also saving three out of five break points.
Anastasia Potapova’s Path to the Fourth Round
Russian player Anastasia Potapova secured her spot in the fourth round in Beijing for the first time by defeating Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets. Potapova took control early, surging to a 5-1 lead in the first set and eventually winning it 6-3 despite losing some serve games.
Sonmez put up a competitive fight in the second set, challenging Potapova until the last moments. Potapova broke a 5-4 lead to swiftly conclude the match with a 6-3, 7-5 victory in under 90 minutes.
Head-To-Head: Linda Noskova vs Anastasia Potapova
Noskova and Potapova have faced off twice at the professional level, with each player securing one win. Noskova triumphed in their first encounter during the 2023 Adelaide International qualifying rounds, while Potapova won their latest clash at this year’s Roland Garros.
| Tournament | Winner |
|---|---|
| Adelaide International 2023 | Linda Noskova |
| 2025 Roland Garros | Anastasia Potapova |
Prediction for the China Open Clash
As the players prepare to meet in Beijing, Potapova aims to extend her promising run. However, her high-risk strategy on the hard court could lead to errors against a disciplined opponent like Noskova. Given Noskova’s resilience and skill, she is predicted to win in straight sets, capitalizing on Potapova’s potential mistakes.
