Amanda Anisimova shocks Coco Gauff. Amanda Anisimova defeats Coco Gauff in the China Open semi-finals with a dominant performance. The third seed Anisimova overpowered defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes to secure her place in Sunday’s final.
Amanda Anisimova defeats Coco Gauff in straight sets, showing remarkable control and confidence throughout the match. The 23-year-old American star will now face either Jessica Pegula or Linda Noskova in the final.Amanda Anisimova shocks Coco Gauff. Anisimova, who has already reached the Wimbledon and US Open finals this year, continues her outstanding 2025 season.
The victory lifts Anisimova to world number four. Her serve was solid as she lost only five points on her first serve and won the first five games quickly. Her powerful groundstrokes and consistent returns left Gauff struggling to find her rhythm.
After the match, Anisimova said, “I’m really happy with my performance today. I knew I had to play my best against Coco, and I’m excited to be in the final.”
Gauff, the French Open champion, appeared off-form and made several unforced errors. She hit five double faults and missed multiple easy shots. This was only her second career loss on Beijing’s main court, the first coming against Iga Swiatek in 2023.
With this win, Anisimova has also qualified for the season-ending WTA Finals for the first time in her career. Her consistent performance throughout 2025 has made her one of the most exciting players on the WTA Tour.
