Anisimova Captures China open Title, Makes History for American Tennis
BEIJING – Amanda Anisimova defeated Linda Nosková in the final of the China Open on Sunday, securing her second WTA 1000 title of the season and etching her name in the history books as the first American as Serena Williams in 2015 to achieve the feat.
The victory marks a notable milestone for the 26-year-old Anisimova, solidifying her position as a force on the WTA Tour. This win comes at a crucial juncture in the season, boosting her ranking and momentum heading into the final tournaments of the year. For Nosková, the loss represents a valuable learning experiance against a top-tier opponent.
nosková acknowledged Anisimova’s aggressive style as a key factor in the match. “I think it’s just the fact that she comes after every point that she possibly can,” Nosková said in her post-match press conference.”It’s definitely her powerful serve that she starts the rally with. Then she just continues to play as much down the line as possible.”
The final proved challenging for Nosková, who found it difficult to counter Anisimova’s relentless attack. “sometimes, it’s just hard to come up with anything, with any plan, actually, against such fast groundstrokes,” she explained. Nosková managed to briefly find her rhythm, winning the second set by maintaining length on her shots, but Anisimova ultimately regained control in the third.
