Amanda Anisimova Triumphs Over Linda Nosková to Win China Open Title

Amanda Anisimova Triumphs at China Open in Beijing

Amanda Anisimova Secures China Open Victory

In a thrilling final held on Sunday, Amanda Anisimova claimed the China Open women’s title, overcoming Czech player Linda Nosková with a scoreline of 6-0, 2-6, 6-2. This victory marks a significant achievement for Anisimova, a two-time Grand Slam finalist, who previously reached the final at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025.

Challenging Battle in the Second Set

Anisimova dominated the opening set, restricting Nosková to only 12 points in just 23 minutes. However, the Czech player, competing in her first WTA 1000 event, retaliated strongly in the second set. Nosková broke Anisimova’s serve early, displaying aggressive tactics that led to leveling the match after capitalizing on Anisimova’s 17 unforced errors.

Anisimova’s Decisive Recovery

Despite the rocky second set, Anisimova showcased her resilience in the deciding set. Both players faced break points, but it was Nosková who first succumbed, allowing Anisimova to take a pivotal 4-2 lead. The American navigated past her earlier errors, ultimately securing her victory with a powerful backhand return.

Capping Off a Remarkable Year

This victory is a bright spot in Anisimova’s season, which included finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open, albeit with losses to Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka. Anisimova also had to withdraw from the Korean Open due to an ankle injury, making her Beijing win a gratifying comeback.

Statements and Reflections

Following her win, Anisimova shared her thoughts with BBC Sport, expressing how the experience taught her resilience and self-discovery. “It’s been quite a few weeks for me, for sure,” she said. “I feel like I’ve learned a lot about myself. I can take a lot of positives and (have made) a lot of progress.”

Charting Her Path to the Title

Anisimova’s journey at the China Open reflected her overall perseverance throughout the tournament. After routing Katie Boulter and Zhang Shuai, she managed to overcome deficits against Karolina Muchová and Jasmine Paolini, before decisively defeating No. 2 seed Coco Gauff in the semifinals.

Historical Achievement

With her win, Anisimova joins an elite group of American players, including Serena Williams and Coco Gauff, who have captured the China Open women’s singles title. Moreover, she becomes the first American since Williams in 2015 to secure multiple WTA 1000 titles within a single season.

Nosková Reflects on the Match

Though disappointed, Nosková acknowledged the difficulty of facing an opponent like Anisimova, saying, “I think it’s just the fact that she comes after every point that she possibly can.” Despite the challenge, Nosková displayed determination and skill, evident in her second-set performance.