Gauff Cruises to Beijing Semifinals and a blockbuster clash with Anisimova; Sinner Captures the Beijing Title
2 octobre 2025
Gauff advances to Beijing semifinals
In Beijing, American defending champion Coco Gauff moved into the China Open semifinals by defeating Germany's Eva Lys in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
Gauff will meet fellow American Amanda Anisimova in the next round, after Anisimova fought past Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-4 in a gripping quarterfinal.
After the win, Gauff, 21, said: "I'm happy with the way I played. She's a tough opponent who hits the ball hard, so I tried to stay aggressive and keep fighting."
She added: "I think I might have played one negative point, but overall I felt I performed well."
The two traded breaks in the first set, but it was Gauff who sealed the opener and carried the momentum into the second, finishing the match in 1 hour and 28 minutes. Lys, 23, had stunned Kazakh star Elina Rybakina in the quarterfinals, marking a breakout moment for the German.
In the other women’s quarterfinal, Anisimova and Paolini pushed to a tight fight, with Paolini taking the first set in a tiebreak before the American responded to secure the win and set up the semifinal tilt with Gauff.
Sinner crowns the Beijing title in a dominant display
On the men's side, Italy's Jannik Sinner returned to winning ways at the China Open in Beijing, defeating American teenager Learner Tin 6-2, 6-2 to claim his third title of the season and the 21st of his career.
Just weeks after losing the US Open final to Carlos Alcaraz and dropping the world No.1 ranking, Sinner remained the last man standing in Beijing, clinching the championship in a quick 72 minutes of play.
In their first meeting, Sinner controlled the match from the start, leaving Tin—still just 19 and part of the next generation—with little room to maneuver. The Italian showcased a clean forehand and smart court positioning to seal the win in straight sets, signaling his continued resilience after a recent dip in form.
Overall, Beijing delivered a weekend of thrilling tennis, with Gauff and Anisimova gearing up for a high-stakes rematch and Sinner reaffirming his status among the tour’s elite. The crowd left with plenty to buzz about and a reminder that the sport remains as unpredictable as a late-night shot clock.
Punchline: If tennis were a sniper rifle, Gauff’s serves would be the pinpoint shots—always right on target.
Punchline: And if humor were a backcourt rally, this article would be a grand slam of puns—brace yourself for the encore on the couch.
