In a high-voltage all-American semifinal at the China Open in Beijing, the Chinese mainland, third seed Amanda Anisimova blew past defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes 🎾🔥. The crowd barely had time to settle as Anisimova raced to 5-0 leads in both sets, leaving no room for a comeback.
Fresh off runner-up finishes at the US Open and Wimbledon this year, Anisimova is on fire. She’s now one match away from lifting her fourth career title on Sunday night. "I knew I was going to have to play really well against Coco if I wanted to get the win," Anisimova said. "I’m really excited to be in the final." 😎
Waiting on the other side of the net is Czech sensation Linda Noskova. The 20-year-old knocked out fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(6) in a thriller, becoming the youngest Czech to reach a WTA 1000 final since the format began in 2009.
"It was just two points away from a win or lose," Noskova reflected. "It was quite a tough match mentally, physically, and everything else. I’m just going to cherish this win." ✨
Sunday’s final promises fireworks: Anisimova’s power meets Noskova’s fearless shotmaking. Who will seize the trophy under the bright lights of Beijing?
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Anisimova ends Gauff's title defense in semifinals at China Open
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