Amanda Anisimova made gentle work of Coco Gauff 6-1 6-2 within the Beijing semifinal and have become the one participant in 2025 to have clinched wins in opposition to the reigning French Open champion, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
At this yr's Wimbledon, Anisimova clinched in all probability the largest win of her profession when she upset world No. 1 Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 to succeed in her maiden Grand Slam last. Lower than two months later, the 24-year-old American additionally defeated world No. 2 Swiatek 6-4 6-3 within the US Open quarterfinal.
On Saturday in Beijing, Anisimova performed in opposition to Gauff for the primary time since 2022. Going into the match, it was anticipated a decent battle with out a lot separating the 2. However in every set, the fourth-ranked American went 5-0 up earlier than sealing the units and registering a straight-set win.
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Anisimova's response to beating Gauff
Anisimova didn't conceal conceal happiness after reaching her first last on the WTA 1000 event in Beijing. Additionally, she made positive to acknowledge the group and their assist.
“I used to be simply excited to play right here in my first semifinal. I used to be capable of placed on a very good efficiency, and I knew I used to be going to need to play very effectively in opposition to Coco if I wished to get the win, and yeah, I’m actually excited to be within the last," the 24-year-old mentioned after reaching the Beijing last.
“I really like enjoying right here. The gang assist has been so wonderful for the reason that first day that I obtained right here, and I actually suppose that’s carried me by this whole event. So hopefully everybody can come out and assist me once more within the last.”
Within the Beijing last, Anisimova will battle in opposition to No. 26 seed Linda Noskova, who saved three match factors in a dramatic 6-3 1-6 7-6 (6) semifinal win over Jessica Pegula.
