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Amanda Anisimova of the United States kisses the trophy after defeating Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles final match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Anisimova wins China Open, defeating Noskova in final

BEIJING (AP) — Third-seeded Amanda Anisimova claimed the China Open with a 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 win over Linda Noskova in the final of the hard-court indoor tournament on Sunday.

Anisimova, who ended fellow American Coco Gauff’s title defense in the semifinal, sealed the match with a backhand winner down the line and fell on her back as she won the trophy for the first time.

Her rival gave her a tough challenge but ran out of steam in the closing stages of their encounter, which lasted one hour and 46 minutes.

Anisimova, the runner-up at both the U.S. Open and Wimbledon this year who has risen to No. 4 in the world rankings, claimed her second WTA 1000 title of the season.

The 20-year-old Noskova had saved three match points in the semifinals to become the youngest Czech player to advance this far at a WTA 1000 event since the format was introduced in 2009.

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Anisimova wins China Open, defeating Noskova in final | iNFOnews.ca
Amanda Anisimova, of the United States returns a forehand shot from Linda Noskova, of the Czech Republic during the women’s singles final match of the China Open tennis tournament, at the National Tennis Center, in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Anisimova wins China Open, defeating Noskova in final | iNFOnews.ca
Amanda Anisimova of the United States reacts after defeating Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women’s singles final match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Anisimova wins China Open, defeating Noskova in final | iNFOnews.ca
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic returns the ball from Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women’s singles final match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Anisimova wins China Open, defeating Noskova in final | iNFOnews.ca
Amanda Anisimova of the United States reacts during play against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women’s singles final match of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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