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Anisimova and Muchova Clash in Pivotal China Open Showdown
29 Sep
Summary
- Third-seed Anisimova faces 13th-seed Muchova in China Open fourth round
- Anisimova seeks to bounce back after early-round defeats, Muchova aims for consistency
- Winner to meet Paolini or Bouzkova in quarterfinals
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, third-seed Amanda Anisimova will face off against 13th-seed Karolina Muchova in the fourth round of the China Open. The winner of this highly anticipated matchup will move on to the quarterfinals, where they will meet either Jasmine Paolini or Marie Bouzkova.
Anisimova has enjoyed one of her best hard-court seasons this year, despite a few early-round defeats. Her title win in Qatar and runner-up finish at the New York Major have elevated her status among the top players on the tour. At the China Open, Anisimova earned a first-round bye and then defeated Katie Boulter and Zhang Shuai in straight sets to reach the fourth round.
Meanwhile, Muchova has had a consistent season overall, with a 20-13 win-loss record. Her notable results on hardcourts include semifinal finishes in Linz and Dubai, as well as a quarterfinal appearance at the US Open. Muchova carried her decent form from New York to the China Open, where she registered comprehensive wins over Sorana Cirstea and Paula Badosa (who retired due to injury) to set up the clash with Anisimova.
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The two players have met once before, with Anisimova leading 6-7(7), 6-2, 3-0 when Muchova retired during their third-round encounter at the 2022 French Open. While Anisimova is in better form, Muchova's superior experience and all-court game could give her the edge in this tough encounter. The longer the match goes, the slimmer Anisimova's chances may become, as Muchova's endurance and composure could prove crucial.
