China Open
Get the latest WTA China Open news from one of the biggest stops (WTA1000) on the Asian swing. We cover top seeds, surprise runs, and must-see moments from Beijing. Clear updates, expert insights, and everything fans need — all in one place.
China Open WTA Champions
2024 Coco Gauff def. Karolína Muchová 6–1, 6–3
2023 Iga Swiatek def. Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 6-2
2020-2022 No editions staged
2019 Naomi Osaka def. Ashleigh Barty 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
2018 Caroline Wozniacki def. Anastasija Sevastova 6–3, 6–3
2017 Caroline Garcia def. Simona Halep 6–4, 7–6(3)
2016 Agnieszka Radwańska def. Johanna Konta 6–4, 6–2
2015 Garbiñe Muguruza def. Timea Bacsinszky 7–5, 6–4
2014 Maria Sharapova def. Petra Kvitová 6–4, 2–6, 6–3
2013 Serena Williams def. Jelena Janković 6–2, 6–2
2012 Victoria Azarenka def. Maria Sharapova 6–3, 6–1
2011 Agnieszka Radwańska def. Andrea Petkovic 7–5, 0–6, 6–4
2010 Caroline Wozniacki def. Vera Zvonareva 6–3, 3–6, 6–3
2009 Svetlana Kuznetsova def. Agnieszka Radwańska 6–2, 6–4
2008 Jelena Janković def. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–3, 6–2
2007 Ágnes Szávay def. Jelena Janković 6–7(7–9), 7–5, 6–2
2006 Svetlana Kuznetsova def. Amélie Mauresmo 6–4, 6–0
2005 Maria Kirilenko def. Anna-Lena Grönefeld 6–3, 6–4
2004 Serena Williams def. Svetlana Kuznetsova 4–6, 7–5, 6–4
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…