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 towards the reigning French Open champion, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
At this yr’s Wimbledon, Anisimova clinched most likely 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 remaining. 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 towards Gauff for the primary time since 2022. Going into the match, it was anticipated a good 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 did not conceal conceal happiness after reaching her first remaining on the WTA 1000 match in Beijing. Additionally, she made certain 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 in a position to placed on a extremely good efficiency, and I knew I used to be going to must play very properly towards Coco if I wished to get the win, and yeah, I’m actually excited to be within the remaining,” the 24-year-old mentioned after reaching the Beijing remaining.
“I like taking part in right here. The group assist has been so superb because the first day that I obtained right here, and I actually suppose that’s carried me by way of this whole match. So hopefully everybody can come out and assist me once more within the remaining.”
Within the Beijing remaining, Anisimova will battle towards 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.
