An all-American blockbuster semifinal is set at the China Open, with Coco Gauff facing Amanda Anisimova. Gauff seems determined to defend her crown and has let her tennis do the talking. She overcame Kamilla Rakhimova 6-4, 6-0, edged past Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, rallied to defeat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2, and sealed her place in the last four with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Eva Lys in the quarterfinals.
Akin to Gauff, the China Open also marks the first outing for Anisimova since the US Open, where she enjoyed a phenomenal runner-up finish and then took that momentum seamlessly into Beijing. The American dispatched Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3, Zhang Shuai 7-6(11), 6-0, staged a comeback against Karolína Muchová 1-6, 6-2, 6-4, and toppled sixth seed Jasmine Paolini 6-7(7), 6-3, 6-4 to book her place in the semifinals.
Coco Gauff vs Amanda Anisimova Match Details
Date: Oct. 4, 2025
Tournament: China Open 2025
Round: Semifinals
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TVA, TSN, ESPN International
Gauff vs Anisimova Head-to-Head
Adding to the intrigue is the fact that both players had not competed against each other on tour for over three years. The China Open semifinal would therefore be their third meeting on tour, with the head-to-head record tied at 1-1.
Their most recent clash came in the third round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, where Anisimova rallied to a 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-1 victory. A year earlier, at the 2021 Parma Ladies Open, Gauff had claimed a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 win.
Gauff vs Anisimova Prediction
Gauff has been on a title drought since capturing her second Grand Slam at the French Open, yet her season has been nothing short of exceptional. The American boasts a commanding 42-13 win-loss record and carries strong momentum into Beijing. Anisimova, with a comparable 43-16 record, is also chasing silverware, having last lifted the WTA 1000 trophy in Qatar earlier this year.
Gauff d. Eva Lys 6-3 6-4
Coco reaches her 3rd consecutive Beijing SF.
10th consecutive win in Beijing.
14 wins, 1 loss at this event throughout her career.
This is her first time reaching a SF since winning Roland Garros.
✅4th SF of 2025
✅42nd win of 2025🇺🇸❤️ pic.twitter.com/VituUjw93Q
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 2, 2025
While Gauff’s quick instincts make her a formidable opponent, her serve remains a pressing concern. However, Anisimova holds a distinct advantage in that aspect of the game and could capitalize on it in this semifinal clash. The 21-year-old has won 68.5% of her service games this season with 58.7% of service points secured, compared to Anisimova’s stronger figures of 71.2% and 59.2%.
Yet there are two crucial aspects where Gauff holds the upper hand, and they could prove decisive in the semifinal. The World No. 3 boasts a stronger return game, winning nearly 46% of return points compared to Anisimova’s 39%. She also enjoys greater success on hard courts, with a win rate of 70.8% against the World No. 4’s 63%, giving her a clearer edge in adapting to Beijing’s conditions.
The semifinal promises to be a gripping contest, with Anisimova equipped to challenge Gauff, yet Gauff’s track record on the surface and a better understanding of the conditions could be enough to carry her through.
Pick: Gauff to win in three sets.
