Coco Gauff’s defense of her China Open title came to a disappointing conclusion as she faced off against Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals, succumbing to a decisive 6-1, 6-2 defeat. Anisimova, the third seed in the tournament, showcased her formidable skills, taking just 58 minutes to claim victory and secure her place in the final.
With an impressive track record this season, including runner-up finishes at both Wimbledon and the US Open, Anisimova demonstrated her high level of play throughout the match. After the win, she expressed her excitement, noting, “I knew I was going to have to play really well against Coco if I wanted to get the win. I’m really excited to be in the final.”
Anisimova’s performance was characterized by her aggressive play, as she quickly seized control of the match by establishing 5-0 leads in both sets, showcasing her ability to dominate from the start.
In the final match, she will go up against Linda Noskova, who had an intense semifinal battle against Jessica Pegula. Noskova saved three match points before ultimately overcoming Pegula with a scoreline of 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (6). At just 20 years old, Noskova has made history by becoming the youngest Czech player to reach this stage in a WTA 1000 event since the format was adopted in 2009.
With such promising performances leading up to the final, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Anisimova and Noskova, as both players vie for the prestigious title at the China Open.
