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Wuhan Open 2025: Swiatek Dominant, Muchova Survives Kostyuk Challenge
The Wuhan Open continued into its second day with the completion of the first round and several second-round matches already underway. Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed, made a confident start to her campaign with a commanding win over Marie Bouzkova, while Mirra Andreeva suffered an early disappointment, falling to Germany’s Laura Siegemund in her…
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Siegemund stuns Andreeva – “I knew I’d get my chance if I stayed patient”
For Laura Siegemund, day two of the Wuhan Open turned into a memorable triumph. The German veteran battled past world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva in a gripping three-set contest, winning 6–7(4), 6–3, 6–3 to reach the second round in style. Laura Siegemund Keeps Surprising “I knew I’d get my chance if I stayed calm and…
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Naomi Osaka battles past Leylah Fernandez in three-set thriller
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning return to the tour with a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez in a rematch of their memorable 2021 US Open encounter, where Fernandez had triumphed on her way to her first major final. Despite the quality on display, the match unfolded in front of a noticeably…
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Mirra Andreeva Arrives in Wuhan Searching for Answers After China Open Setback
For months, Mirra Andreeva looked like the fearless new face of the WTA — an 18-year-old storming through the world’s best. But as she arrives at the Wuhan Open 2025, the story has shifted. The Russian prodigy is still ranked No. 5 in the world, yet her momentum has cooled.After a shocking third-round loss to…
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China Open 2025: Final WTA Rankings Revealed After the Tournament’s Conclusion
The final whistle in Beijing didn’t just close the China Open — it drew a bold line through the WTA hierarchy. A massive gulf now separates the Top 5 from the rest, as Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, and Mirra Andreeva have effectively built a private league of dominance. Below them, however,…
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Amanda Anisimova: From Heartbreak Finals to China Open Glory
Amanda Anisimova didn’t just win the China Open — she redefined what a comeback looks like. After the heartbreak of two lost Grand Slam finals, the 24-year-old American powered past Linda Noskova 6–0, 2–6, 6–2 in Beijing to claim her second WTA 1000 title of the season. It was part redemption, part reawakening — the…
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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…