Anisimova Dominates Gauff in China Open Semifinals Thriller

Amanda Anisimova Storms into China Open Final, Defeats Coco Gauff
Dominant Performance by Anisimova in Beijing
Amanda Anisimova showcased her exceptional skills as she defeated defending champion Coco Gauff to secure a place in the China Open final. The match concluded with an impressive scoreline of 6-1, 6-2, requiring only 58 minutes for Anisimova to outplay her fellow American.
Rapid Rise to World Number Four
This victory marks another milestone in what has been a stellar season for Anisimova, propelling her to the world number four ranking. Demonstrating her superiority, Anisimova lost just five points on her first serve and dominated by winning the first five games.
Insights from Anisimova on Her Winning Strategy
“I was able to put on a really good performance,” Anisimova shared. “I knew I had to play really well against Coco if I wanted to get the win, and I’m really excited to be in the final.”
Challenges Faced by Coco Gauff
This match marked only Gauff’s second defeat on Beijing’s main court, the previous one being to Iga Swiatek in 2023 during the semi-finals. Gauff struggled throughout the match, committing five double faults and numerous unforced errors.
Upcoming Final: Amanda Anisimova vs. Linda Noskova
In the upcoming final on Sunday, Anisimova will face Linda Noskova. The Czech player demonstrated resilience by saving three match points to overcome Jessica Pegula with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (8-6). Despite Pegula serving for the match at 6-5 in the third set, Noskova managed to force a tie-break, eventually clinching victory following a Pegula error.
The final promises to be an exciting matchup as both Anisimova and Noskova are in top form, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the China Open.