Anisimova Wins China Open, Beats Noskova

Amanda Anisimova won the China Open, defeating Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 to claim the title in one hour and 46 minutes. She served six aces and won 76% of first-serve points, closing out the deciding set after Noskova’s second-set fightback. En route to the trophy she stunned defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals. The victory is her second WTA 1000 title and will leave her at World No. 4 in the updated rankings while moving her ahead of Gauff in the Race to the WTA Finals. Anisimova called the weeks “incredible,” saying the title was special after a season that included deep runs at Wimbledon and the US Open and a comeback following a 2023 break for burnout.