Anisimova’s 58-Minute Masterclass Sends Her to Beijing Final

Match Overview

Amanda Anisimova, the US Open runner-up, delivered a clinical display, crushing Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in 58 minutes to reach the Beijing China Open final for the first time in her career.

The third-ranked American seized control on Diamond Court, capitalizing on a wave of Gauff's errors to seal the win with authority.

Finalists and Results

Gauff, 21 and this year's Roland Garros champion, could not find her rhythm as Anisimova tightened her grip. Anisimova will meet 20-year-old Linda Noskova, who stunned Jessica Pegula 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (8-6) to advance to the final.

"I felt I was playing at a high level from the opening rally," Anisimova said. "I'm incredibly excited to reach the final and compete for another big title."

Noskova's marathon semifinal against Pegula, lasting 2 hours 28 minutes, kept Beijing buzzing as she fought through a decisive tiebreak to book the final.

Beijing Open: Context and History

The China Open in Beijing is a flagship stop on both the WTA and ATP tours. Played annually since 2004 on hard courts, it ranks as a premier 1000-point event for women and a major milestone for men on the calendar ahead of the season's end. The tournament attracts a constellation of stars and draws enthusiastic crowds, especially on the center court known as Diamond Court.

Past editions have crowned a diverse list of champions, from Justine Henin (2004) to Svetlana Kuznetsova, Serena Williams, and Angelique Kerber. The event is staged at the National Tennis Stadium, anchored by the Diamond Court, and remains one of the most celebrated tennis weekends outside Europe and the Americas.

Outlook: Anisimova and Noskova's final promises power and precision as Beijing continues to heat up ahead of the year-end events.

Punchline 1: If Anisimova keeps this pace, the trophy might need a security detail—it’s apparently not a fan of losing either.

Punchline 2: In tennis, they say the ball doesn’t lie; tonight it told Coco to take a break and let Amanda lead the dance—and the headlines too.