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- Sorana Cirstea Opens Up on Choosing Her Final Season — A Fresh Mindset Inspired by an 80-Year-Old Lady
- Twenty Years Later, Cirstea Chooses Her Final Chapter
- Diana Shnaider’s 2025: Heavy Topspin, Heavier Chaos, and a Game the Top 10 Can’t Ignore
- Leylah Fernandez’s 2025: Two Big Titles, Brutal Draws, and a Lefty Who Refused to Go Away
- Why Former WTA Icons Are Quietly Powering the Tour’s New Generation of Champions
- Anastasia Potapova Swaps Russia for Austria – A Flag Change With Real Shockwaves for Women’s Tennis
- Ostapenko’s 2025: Hitting Through the No.1s, Stumbling Through the Rest
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Linda Noskova Fights Back from a Bagel but Falls to Amanda Anisimova in China Open Final
The Czech star showed grit and composure in her first WTA 1000 final, but the American’s power proved decisive in Beijing. Our match report looks at the final from the 21-year-old’s perspective — a view few others will have taken by now. Linda Noskova’s dream run at the China Open 2025 ended just short of…
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2025 China Open WTA1000 Results (Updated) Including Qualifiers
The WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing runs from September 21 to October 5 at the National Tennis Center. The event is part of the Asian hard-court swing and features 96 singles players and strong doubles competition. Prestige, ranking points, and prize money make it one of the season’s most important tournaments. No Sabalenka, Gauff…
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Linda Noskova Into the China Open Final After a Wild Win Over Jessica Pegula
Linda Noskova will play for the biggest title of her career on Sunday after surviving a roller-coaster semifinal in Beijing, edging Jessica Pegula 6–3, 1–6, 7–6(6). The 20-year-old Czech now meets Amanda Anisimova for the 2025 China Open crown. How It Unfolded This clash was billed as tight on paper, partly because they hadn’t met…
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Anisimova Blasts Past Gauff to Reach 2025 China Open Final
Beijing — Amanda Anisimova blitzed defending champion Coco Gauff 6–1, 6–2 in just 1 hour to surge into the China Open final, ending what many expected to be a tight semifinal before it ever caught fire. Gauff’s serve vanished at the big moments—five double faults told the story—while Anisimova stayed on the gas from the…
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Live WTA Rankings After China Open Quarterfinals: Anisimova Cements Career-High
As of October 3, 2025, the live WTA rankings capture the impact of the season’s final WTA 1000 event in Beijing. With results through the first five rounds of the China Open locked in, the tournament has been defined not by home hopes, but by the powerhouses chasing the summit. Amanda Anisimova, Linda Noskova, Jessica…
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Sonay Kartal’s Breakthrough Run Ends as Linda Noskova Powers into China Open Semi-Finals
Sonay Kartal’s dream week in Beijing came to an end on Friday morning, as Linda Noskova proved too strong in their China Open quarter-final clash. The Czech rising star sealed a 6–3, 6–4 victory to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final, continuing her surge at season’s end. Sonay Kartal’s Remarkable Week The 22-year-old Brit arrived…
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The Bigger Dafu won: Jessica Pegula Outlasts Emma Navarro in China Open Thriller
Jessica Pegula booked her place in the China Open semi-finals on Friday with a gritty comeback win over compatriot Emma Navarro, keeping alive the possibility of an all-American final in Beijing. The third seed will now face Czech youngster Linda Noskova for a spot in the championship match. If Pegula advances, the final could feature…
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Coco Gauff Leads Top Players in Renewed Push for Fairer Grand Slam Payouts
Coco Gauff, the American tennis prodigy and reigning US Open champion, has once again taken a leading role in the fight for fairer compensation in tennis. She is among ten top-ranked players who signed a letter addressed to all four Grand Slam tournaments, calling for greater investment in players’ welfare and a more equitable distribution…
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Paula Badosa Chooses the Paycheck Over Principle with Saudi Arabia PIF Deal
Paula Badosa has officially joined the growing list of tennis stars cashing in on Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing campaign. Following Rafael Nadal’s controversial lead, the Spaniard announced her new role as ambassador for the Public Investment Fund (PIF) — cloaked in the familiar PR language of “empowering the next generation” and “advancing tennis.” Let’s be honest:…
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Amanda Anisimova Secures WTA Finals Spot with Epic Win Over Jasmine Paolini in Beijing
The quarterfinal battle between Amanda Anisimova and Jasmine Paolini was always expected to deliver drama, and it did not disappoint. Both players produced tennis at a level worthy of the world’s Top 3, mesmerizing the Beijing crowd with breathtaking rallies and relentless intensity. A Clash Worthy of the Biggest Stage After both athletes held serve…
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Sonay Kartal Stuns Mirra Andreeva for First Top-10 Win, Reaches China Open Quarter-Finals
Sonay Kartal achieved the biggest victory of her career at the China Open, upsetting World No. 5 Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 to earn her first-ever Top-10 win. The 23-year-old Brit battled for two and a half hours before sealing her place in her maiden WTA 1000 quarter-final. Kartal’s Breakthrough Moment Kartal’s rise over the…
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Emma Navarro Shocks Iga Swiatek with Bagel in Decisive Set to Reach China Open Quarter-Finals
Emma Navarro produced the performance of the season at the China Open, stunning World No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 to reach her first WTA 1000 quarter-final of 2025. The 24-year-old American delivered a flawless third set, handing the Polish star a rare bagel and halting her six-match winning streak in Beijing. Navarro Strikes…
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Coco Gauff Responds to Tense Exchange with Belinda Bencic at China Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff battled through both a slow start and an unexpected on-court dispute to reach the quarter-finals of the 2025 China Open. The World No. 3 fought past Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 in a tense round of 16 clash that featured more than just high-quality tennis. A Rivalry Rekindled Bencic, who defeated…
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Amanda Anisimova Rallies Past Karolina Muchova to Reach China Open Quarter-Finals
Amanda Anisimova showcased trademark resilience to fight back from a shaky start and secure her spot in the China Open quarter-finals. The World No. 4 overcame 2024 finalist Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in a two-hour, three-minute battle, booking her fifth career WTA 1000 quarter-final appearance and second of the season after her title run…
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Emotional Eva Lys Breaks New Ground with 2025 China Open Quarter-Final Run
Eva Lys could hardly hold back her emotions after sealing the biggest milestone of her career — reaching her first-ever WTA 1000 quarter-final at the China Open. The 23-year-old German battled past McCartney Kessler 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 to book her spot in the last eight, a victory that also guarantees her long-awaited debut in the…
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Weekly Live WTA Rankings: Swiatek On The Hunt — Anisimova & Andreeva In a Battle
As of September 30, 2025, the live WTA rankings reflect results through the first three rounds of the China Open (WTA 1000, Beijing). Chinese performances have shaped the standings early; only the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final remain to settle the full points picture. Key Ranking Storylines Live WTA Rankings WTA Rank Name (Age-Country) Points Change…
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Krejcikova’s Ranking to Plunge After China Open Exit — Czech Star Won’t Return Until 2026
Barbora Krejcikova’s campaign has come to an abrupt close in Beijing, where the Czech star was forced to retire from her third-round match at the WTA 1000 China Open against American McCartney Kessler. What looked like a promising Asian swing for the former Grand Slam champion ended in frustration, as another injury struck just when…
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Pegula and Andreeva Shine as Zheng’s Comeback Lasts Just One and a Half Matches in Beijing
The Round of 32 in the top half of the China Open 2025 draw brought contrasting fortunes: Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva advanced in style, while Qinwen Zheng’s long-awaited comeback ended abruptly. Retirements Shift the Draw The biggest twist came in the clash between Linda Noskova (CZE) and home favorite Qinwen Zheng (CHN). Noskova led…
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Elena Rybakina Falls in China Open Third Round
The third round in the bottom half of the main draw delivered high drama and major talking points. Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini lived up to expectations, while Elena Rybakina was shocked by rising German talent Eva Lys. Gauff and Paolini Advance with Confidence Coco Gauff (USA) came through a tense battle against Leylah Fernandez…
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Coco Gauff Survives Thriller Against Leylah Fernandez in Beijing
Coco Gauff overcame Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 after nearly three hours to reach the Round of 16 at the China Open, keeping her title defense alive. Gauff Edges Tight Opening Set Coco Gauff kept her China Open title defense alive with a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez in Beijing, winning 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 after…
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Taylor Townsend Absent From China Swing Following Food-Related Controversy
Taylor Townsend’s season took an unexpected turn last week after a controversy during the Billie Jean King Cup in China. Backlash Over Comments on Chinese Cuisine The doubles World No. 2 faced intense criticism for mocking traditional Chinese dishes on social media. In one video from the official players’ dinner, she described bullfrog dishes as…
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Mirra Andreeva and Qinwen Zheng Advance as Kasatkina and Shnaider Exit Early
The second round in the Andreeva/Zheng quarter of the China Open 2025 delivered surprises alongside strong statements from the favorites. With two seeds bowing out, the section now looks more open heading into the latter stages. Mirra Andreeva Sets the Tone Mirra Andreeva (WRL) produced a mature display to ease past Zhu Lin (CHN) 6-2,…
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Swiatek and Pegula Looking Strong as China Open’s First Quarter Produces Upsets in Round 2
The second round in the Swiatek/Pegula quarter of the China Open 2025 was full of contrasts: dominant wins for the top seeds, surprising exits for high-profile names, and steady performances from players looking to break deeper into the draw. Swiatek in Full Flow Iga Swiatek (POL) wasted no time asserting her dominance, sweeping past Yuan…
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Rybakina and Gauff Advance as China Open Second Round Raises the Stakes In Their Quarter
The second round in the Rybakina/Gauff quarter of the China Open 2025 produced some powerful statements. With both top names through, the stage is set for a fascinating run toward the latter rounds in Beijing. Rybakina Tested but Through Elena Rybakina (KAZ) had to dig deep in her opener, edging Caty McNally (USA) 7-5, 4-6,…
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Paolini, Anisimova and Muchova March On as China Open Second Round Delivers
The second round in the Paolini/Anisimova quarter of the China Open 2025 wrapped up with commanding performances from the seeds and a few stern tests along the way. The big names held firm, ensuring the quarterfinals will feature a strong mix of proven stars and in-form contenders. Anisimova Finds Her Groove Amanda Anisimova (USA) was…
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Swiatek, Osaka, Raducanu and Pegula Headline Stacked First Quarter in Beijing
The opening quarter of the China Open draw delivered both routine wins and tense battles. Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, and Jessica Pegula advanced directly into the Round of 32 with byes, anchoring what looks like the tournament’s toughest section. Swiatek Leads the Charge in Beijing World No. 2 Iga Swiatek opened her China…
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Andreeva and Zheng Lead the Charge as China Open Second Quarter Takes Shape
The second quarter of the China Open main draw is now complete, with Mirra Andreeva and Qinwen Zheng headlining the group of seeds yet to begin their campaigns. Seeds on Standby, Draw Set for Round Two Top seeds advanced directly to round two with byes, joined by Daria Kasatkina, Dayana Yastremska, Diana Shnaider, Clara Tauson,…
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Badosa, Muchova and Paolini Advance on Byes as Boulter, Sevastova Shine in Beijing
With all first-round results now in from the Paolini and Anisimova section, the draw is set and attention turns to the second round of the China Open. Seeds who enjoyed byes are about to step into action, while unseeded players who battled through tough openers carry momentum into their next tests. Seeds Sit Tight, Contenders…
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Gauff and Rybakina Await — First Round Fireworks Started in Their China Open Quarter
This recap covers the opening round of the 2025 China Open, focusing on the quarter anchored by Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff. Both headline names advanced with byes, but the rest of the section delivered no shortage of drama and quality tennis. Byes for the Stars, Action Everywhere Else Rybakina (KAZ), Elise Mertens (BEL), Jelena…
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Elina Svitolina Ends 2025 Season: On Balance, the Heights Outweighed the Lows
World number 13 Elina Svitolina has ended her 2025 season early to prioritize her mental health. She last played in Ukraine’s Billie Jean King Cup semi-final run, where her loss to Jasmine Paolini ended their historic campaign. This marked Ukraine’s first-ever semi-final in the competition, following a quarter-final victory over six-time champions Spain. Announcement Svitolina,…