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Coco Gauff Stunned by Rising Star Anisimova in China Open Semifinal
4 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Anisimova defeats Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in China Open semifinal
- Anisimova hits winners, Gauff struggles to absorb pace
- Anisimova to overtake Gauff as No. 3 in WTA Race if she wins final
On October 4th, 2025, rising star Amanda Anisimova delivered a commanding performance to defeat world No. 3 Coco Gauff in the China Open semifinal. Anisimova, who has been enjoying a breakout season, won the match convincingly with a 6-1, 6-2 scoreline.
The match was largely controlled by Anisimova, who hit a barrage of winners that Gauff struggled to handle. Despite Gauff's reputation as a formidable defender, she was unable to consistently absorb and redirect Anisimova's powerful shots on the high-bouncing Beijing court. Anisimova's serve also proved to be a key weapon, as she was able to create easy opportunities on the third ball in rallies.
Gauff made a late surge when the pressure was off, breaking Anisimova at 5-0 down in the second set, but those moments of intensity were fleeting. Ultimately, the match felt like a confirmation of Anisimova's ascent to becoming a main character on the WTA Tour, as well as an illustration of the limits of Gauff's defensive game on this particular day.
