Home / Sports / Slam Finalists Paolini and Anisimova Face Off in China Open Quarterfinal
Slam Finalists Paolini and Anisimova Face Off in China Open Quarterfinal
1 Oct
Summary
- Paolini and Anisimova have reached Slam finals in the last two seasons
- Anisimova is having a career-best season, ranked No. 4 with a 42-16 record
- Paolini has won a second WTA 1000 title and reached another final this year
On October 2nd, 2025, two of the top women's tennis players in the world, Jasmine Paolini and Amanda Anisimova, will clash in the quarterfinals of the China Open. Both players have enjoyed tremendous success in the last two seasons, reaching Grand Slam finals on multiple occasions.
Anisimova, the third seed at this year's tournament, is currently in the midst of a career-best campaign. The American has not only made it to the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open, but she has also won her first WTA 1000 title in Doha. As a result, Anisimova has risen to a career-high ranking of No. 4 and boasts an impressive 42-16 win-loss record for the season.
On the other hand, Paolini has continued to build on her breakthrough year in 2024, when she reached the finals of Wimbledon and the French Open. The Italian has followed that up with a second WTA 1000 title in Rome and another final appearance in Cincinnati. Paolini has been in excellent form in Beijing, not dropping a set in her three matches so far.
With both players coming into this quarterfinal clash in great shape, it promises to be an enthralling encounter between two of the game's rising stars. Anisimova's powerful serve and groundstrokes will be tested by Paolini's defensive prowess, and the Italian will need to find the right balance between aggression and patience to overcome her American opponent.
