Hey tennis fans! In a high-voltage all-American showdown at the China Open in Beijing on the Chinese mainland, third-seeded Amanda Anisimova powered past defending champion Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes. With commanding 5-0 leads in each set, Anisimova sealed her spot in Sunday's final. 🚀
Fresh off runner-up finishes at the US Open and Wimbledon this year, the 20-year-old phenom is eyeing her fourth career title. "I knew I had to bring my A-game against Coco if I wanted to win. I'm really excited to be in the final," Anisimova said post-match.
Standing across the net will be Czech sensation Linda Noskova, who clinched a nail-biter over fifth-seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(6). At just 20, Noskova is the youngest Czech to reach a WTA 1000 final since the format began in 2009. "It was crazy tight… I'm just going to cherish this win," she shared. 💪
This Sunday, get ready for a clash of rising stars as Anisimova and Noskova battle for the China Open crown. Who's your pick? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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Anisimova ends Gauff's title defense in semifinals at China Open
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