Amanda Anisimova Issues Surgery Update After Reaching China Open Final: 'Surprising Myself'

That honesty illuminates a competitor who knows how to turn vulnerability into fuel. Once halted by injuries and pauses in rhythm, she now carries the maturity of a player who thrives in chaos rather than fears it. Beijing has become her proving ground, where physical strain and mental strength have fused into a fearless force.

Her comeback began after stepping away from the grind of the Asian swing post-US Open due to an ankle injury. The break was brief, but her return thundered with dominance at the China Open. Against Coco Gauff, the defending champion, Anisimova produced the match of her life, sweeping aside her compatriot 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes.

That demolition job wasn’t just about power; it was a statement of class. The French Open champion had no answers as Anisimova stormed into the final, confirming her climb to world No. 4 during a season of fire.

Now, after the heartbreak of her US Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka, she stands again at the brink. Facing Linda Nosková in Beijing, Anisimova not only chases another crown but continues her transformation into the fearless titan who thrives when the lights burn brightest.

Amanda Anisimova reflects on crowd support after semifinal win

Amanda Anisimova’s semifinal triumph in Beijing was nothing short of ruthless. She lost just five points on her first serve and tore through the opening five games in a display of supreme control. For Coco Gauff, it was uncharted territory; her only previous defeat on Beijing’s main court had come against Iga Swiatek in the 2023 semifinals, and once again, the stage proved cruel.

From the start, Gauff struggled to settle. Her serve betrayed her with five double faults, while her groundstrokes flew long or crashed into the net. What was billed as a heavyweight clash quickly became one-way traffic. Anisimova seized the moment, improving her career head-to-head with Gauff to 2-1.

Her victory also carved her name into history. She became only the third American to reach the China Open women’s singles final, joining Serena Williams (2004, 2013) and Gauff (2024). Even more telling, she is the lone player this season to defeat Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Gauff, a hat-trick of scalps that screams authority.

Yet beyond the numbers, Anisimova pointed to something deeper: the embrace of Beijing’s crowd. “I love playing here,” she admitted. “The crowd support has been so amazing since the first day that I got here, and I really think that’s carried me through this entire tournament. So hopefully everyone can come out and support me again in the final.”

Now the stage sharpens to its last act. Against 20-year-old Linda Nosková, the question burns: can Anisimova’s fire carry her all the way? The tennis world waits.