Anisimova claimed another big win Sunday as she edged past Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 to lift the China Open trophy.
The match was a three-set battle of momentum swings. Anisimova dominated the first set, racing through 6-0 in just 23 minutes, converting all three of her break point chances. But Noskova would not be overawed. The 20-year-old Czech responded fiercely in the second, breaking early, rattling Anisimova with strong serving and forceful groundstrokes, and taking the set 6-2.
In the decisive final set, Anisimova recalibrated. She regained control, shifting the pressure back onto Noskova, and won four consecutive games at one point to seal the title. The final stretch saw her imposing her superior pace, penetrating angles, and mental composure.
This win marks Anisimova’s second WTA 1000 title of the 2025 season and the fourth WTA Tour title of her career. Earlier in the tournament she had knocked out high-profile opponents including Coco Gauff in the semifinals.
Despite the setback in the second set, Noskova’s run to the final impressed. She had earlier overcome Jessica Pegula to reach her first WTA 1000 final, and pushed one of the top players of 2025 to her limits. After the loss, she was gracious in defeat, congratulating Anisimova and reflecting on the positives of her breakthrough week.
For , the victory adds further evidence of her rising trajectory. Already runner-up this year at both Wimbledon and the US Open, she now bolsters her credentials as a contender in the upper echelons of the women’s tour.
The China Open title gives her momentum heading into the closing stretch of the season, including the upcoming WTA 1000 events and the race for the WTA Finals. Noskova likewise departs Beijing with confidence, having taken down tougher opposition and gained a measure of experience she can build on.
