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 glory. In her first WTA 1000 final, the 20-year-old Czech battled back after a disastrous opening set to force a decider, but ultimately lost to Amanda Anisimova 0–6, 6–2, 2–6.
From a Bagel to a Battle
Beijing. The final began harshly for underdog Noskova. Anisimova, ranked No. 4, dictated play with clean, heavy baseline shots, sealing the first set in just 23 minutes. Noskova competed fiercely in every service game but couldn’t capitalize on any of her 40:30 leads. The American’s 11 winners and only four unforced errors summed up the one-sided start.
Noskova vs Anisimova – Set 1 Stats (0h 23m)
| Statistic | Noskova | Anisimova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.32 | 3.13! |
| Serve Rating | 140 | 316 |
| Aces | 2 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 3 | 0 |
| 1st Serve % | 71% (17/24) | 73% (11/15) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 41% (7/17) | 91% (10/11) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 29% (2/7) | 50% (2/4) |
| Break Points Saved | 0% (0/3) | – |
| Service Games Won | 0% (0/3) | 100% (3/3) |
| Ace % | 8.3% | 13.3% |
| Double Fault % | 12.5% | 0% |
| Return Rating | 59 | 330 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 9% (1/11) | 59% (10/17) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 50% (2/4) | 71% (5/7) |
| Break Points Won | – | 100% (3/3) |
| Return Games Won | 0% (0/3) | 100% (3/3) |
| Pressure Points Won | 0% (0/3) | 100% (3/3) |
| Service Points Won | 38% (9/24) | 80% (12/15) |
| Return Points Won | 20% (3/15) | 63% (15/24) |
| Total Points Won | 31% (12/39) | 69% (27/39) |
| Max Points In A Row | 3 | 5 |
| Total Games Won | 0/6 | 6/6 |
| Max Games In A Row | 0 | 6 |
| Set 1 Duration | 0h 23m | |
After regrouping off court, Noskova returned with fresh energy and found her rhythm. Mixing power with patience, she broke serve early, defended two break points at 3–2, and closed the second set 6–2 as Anisimova’s accuracy began to falter.
Noskova vs Anisimova – Set 2 Stats (0h 45m)
| Statistic | Noskova | Anisimova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.44 | 0.69 |
| Serve Rating | 284 | 208 |
| Aces | 1 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 65% (17/26) | 65% (22/34) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 76% (13/17) | 59% (13/22) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 44% (4/9) | 33% (4/12) |
| Break Points Saved | 100% (2/2) | 50% (2/4) |
| Service Games Won | 100% (4/4) | 50% (2/4) |
| Ace % | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Double Fault % | 7.7% | 2.9% |
| Return Rating | 208 | 80 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 41% (9/22) | 24% (4/17) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 67% (8/12) | 56% (5/9) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (2/4) | 0% (0/2) |
| Return Games Won | 50% (2/4) | 0% (0/4) |
| Pressure Points Won | 67% (4/6) | 33% (2/6) |
| Service Points Won | 65% (17/26) | 50% (17/34) |
| Return Points Won | 50% (17/34) | 35% (9/26) |
| Total Points Won | 57% (34/60) | 43% (26/60) |
| Max Points In A Row | 6 | 4 |
| Total Games Won | 6/8 | 2/8 |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 1 |
| Set 2 Duration | 0h 45m | |
Missed Chances in the Decider
Noskova started the third set with purpose and earned an early break point — but Anisimova’s booming serve erased the danger. The American then broke for 4–2, exploiting Noskova’s dip on first serve.
At 2–5, the Czech ran out of steam and dropped her final service game, handing Anisimova her fourth career title and second WTA 1000 crown of 2025 after Doha.
Noskova vs Anisimova – Set 3 Stats (0h 40m)
| Statistic | Noskova | Anisimova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.66 | 1.51 |
| Serve Rating | 196 | 299 |
| Aces | 0 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 2 |
| 1st Serve % | 52% (13/25) | 66% (19/29) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 62% (8/13) | 63% (12/19) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 33% (4/12) | 70% (7/10) |
| Break Points Saved | 33% (1/3) | 100% (2/2) |
| Service Games Won | 50% (2/4) | 100% (4/4) |
| Ace % | 0% | 6.9% |
| Double Fault % | 4% | 6.9% |
| Return Rating | 67 | 222 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 37% (7/19) | 38% (5/13) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 30% (3/10) | 67% (8/12) |
| Break Points Won | 0% (0/2) | 67% (2/3) |
| Return Games Won | 0% (0/4) | 50% (2/4) |
| Pressure Points Won | 20% (1/5) | 80% (4/5) |
| Service Points Won | 48% (12/25) | 66% (19/29) |
| Return Points Won | 34% (10/29) | 52% (13/25) |
| Total Points Won | 41% (22/54) | 59% (32/54) |
| Max Points In A Row | 3 | 5 |
| Total Games Won | 2/8 | 6/8 |
| Max Games In A Row | 1 | 4 |
| Set 3 Duration | 0h 40m | |
A Breakthrough Despite the Defeat
Even in defeat, Noskova’s 2 weeks in Beijing will be remembered as a major milestone. Her dramatic semifinal win over Jessica Pegula, where she saved three match points, proved her growing mental toughness.
The result cements Linda Nosková’s rise as the new standard-bearer of Czech tennis. Her run to the final delivers a career-best ranking of World No. 17, officially making her the new Czech No. 1 and signaling the arrival of a fresh leader for the nation’s next generation.
Amanda Anisimova Is Here To Stay
For Amanda Anisimova, this victory marks a continuation of her resurgence at the top of women’s tennis. The American, now a two-time WTA 1000 champion in 2025 after triumphing in Doha, combined poise with precision to reclaim control when it mattered most. Her title run in Beijing reaffirms not only her talent but also her renewed confidence — and sets up a compelling rivalry with Coco Gauff for the title of America’s best, one that could define the next chapter of the WTA season.
Watch: 2025 China Open Women’s Final Highlights
Amanda Anismova defeated Linda Noskova to win her first China Open title. These YouTube-highlights include main key rallies.