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Coco Gauff Stunned by Rising Star Anisimova in China Open Semifinal
4 Oct
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.
The victory takes Anisimova into her second WTA 1000 final of the year, and her fifth final of the best season of her career. If she wins the title on Sunday, she will overtake Gauff as the No. 3 player in the WTA Race, which counts ranking points won in 2025.
