Amanda Anisimova powered past defending champion Coco Gauff to book her place in the China Open final, continuing a red-hot season that has already seen her finish runner-up at both Wimbledon and the US Open.
The 24-year-old American, seeded third in Beijing, delivered a clinical performance in the semi-finals, dismantling second-seed Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes.
Amanda Anisimova demolishes Gauff to reach final
With this emphatic win, Anisimova now leads 2-1 in her career head-to-head against her fellow American, firmly establishing herself as one of the tour’s most dangerous players heading into the final stretch of the season.
Anisimova’s dominance in Beijing isn’t just about power; it’s her precision, poise, and unmatched consistency this season. With the WTA Finals approaching, she may be the player to beat.
Anisimova’s Dominance on Display
Anisimova raced to a blistering 5-0 lead in the first set, leaving Gauff struggling to find answers. Gauff managed to get on the scoreboard at 5-1, but the damage was already done.
The second set followed a similar pattern. Again, Anisimova stormed ahead to a 5-0 advantage before Gauff managed to claw back two games. But it was too little, too late.
There was no let-up from Anisimova, whose aggression from the baseline and tactical shot-making left the reigning champion chasing shadows throughout.
Oh my goodness @AnisimovaAmanda has just destroyed Coco Gauff 61 62 in just an hour in the Beijing Semis.
Gauff with almost 3x times as many unforced errors as winners. Anisimova seems to be getting better and better, so happy for her, she deserves this! pic.twitter.com/0VtVgI9ymf
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) October 4, 2025
A Confident Anisimova Eyes the Title
“I was able to put on a really good performance, and 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 said.
Her confidence has been growing with every match in Beijing—and she credits the crowd for their unwavering support.
“I’ve been saying every time I’ve walked on court and won my match that I love playing here, and the crowd support has been so amazing since the first day I got here. I really think that’s carried me through this entire tournament. Hopefully, everyone can come out and support me in the final.”
Who will be Anisimova’s next opponent?
Anisimova now awaits the winner of the second semi-final between fellow American Jessica Pegula, the fifth seed, and Czech star Linda Noskova, seeded 26th. Whoever advances will face an in-form Anisimova, battle-tested and brimming with belief.
A Season to Remember
Already a two-time Grand Slam finalist this year, Anisimova’s resurgence is one of the biggest storylines on the WTA tour in 2025. With Beijing marking her second WTA 1000 final of the season, she has firmly positioned herself as a serious contender for the year-end No.1 ranking.
From heartbreaks early in her career to now being a staple in the biggest finals, Anisimova’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable.
Her shot at the China Open title now lies just one match away. And on current form, few would bet against her.
