Amanda Anisimova delivered a masterclass on Saturday, dismantling defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in the women26rsquo;s singles semifinals at the China Open in Beijing on the Chinese mainland. In just 58 minutes, the third seed jumped out to 5-0 leads in both sets, leaving Gauff searching for answers.
It was Anisimova26rsquo;s third straight dominant performance in a WTA 1000 event this season, building on her runner-up finishes at the US Open and Wimbledon. Now she26rsquo;s one win away from lifting her fourth career title on Sunday night.
- Match Duration: 58 minutes
- Scoreline: 6-1, 6-2
- Fast Starts: 5-0 leads in both sets
22I knew I was going to have to play really well against Coco if I wanted to get the win,22 Anisimova said after the match. 22I26rsquo;m really excited to be in the final.22
Waiting on the other side of the net will be 20-year-old Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic. Noskova edged American Jessica Pegula 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(6) in a rollercoaster semifinal, becoming the youngest Czech to reach a WTA 1000 final since the format began in 2009.
- Semifinal Score: 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(6)
- Milestone: Youngest Czech WTA 1000 finalist since 2009
22It was just two points away from a win or lose,22 said Noskova. 22It was quite a tough match mentally, physically, and everything else. I26rsquo;m just going to cherish this win.22
On Sunday, all eyes will be on Beijing as two rising stars clash for one of the biggest titles outside the Grand Slams. Will Anisimova cap her breakthrough season with another trophy, or will Noskova make history? Stay tuned for a night of high-stakes tennis.
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Anisimova ends Gauff's title defense in semifinals at China Open
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