Amanda Anisimova continued her impressive 2025 campaign by defeating Jasmine Paolini in a hard-fought quarterfinal match at the China Open. The 24-year-old American rallied from a set down to win 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4, earning her a place in the semifinals of the prestigious WTA 1000 event in Beijing.

Qualification for WTA Finals in Riyadh

With her victory over Paolini, Anisimova officially qualifies for the WTA Finals in Riyadh, marking her debut at the elite year-end championship. The tournament will feature the top eight singles players of the season, and Anisimova now joins the ranks of Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek, who have already secured their spots.

A Season of Breakthroughs

Anisimova’s rise this season has been marked by significant milestones. In February, she captured her first WTA 1000 title in Doha, a win that launched her into the Top 20 for the first time. She followed that with a runner-up finish in Canada and then reached her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, where she defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.

“This year has been about rediscovering belief,” Anisimova said earlier in the season, reflecting on her journey back to the top.

Her momentum continued at the US Open, where she reached her second Grand Slam final, further solidifying her place among the sport’s elite. These performances propelled her into the Top 5 in the WTA rankings.

Looking Ahead to Riyadh

Anisimova’s qualification for the WTA Finals is a culmination of consistent performances across the biggest stages. As she prepares for her first appearance at the season-ending event, she carries the confidence of a player who has battled through adversity and emerged stronger.

WTA Beijing - Amanda Anisimova's projected path

Projected draw
1st
BYE
QF
J.Paolini (8)6-7(4) 6-3 6-4
SF
C.Gauff (3)6-1 6-2
F
L.Noskova (13)6-0 2-6 6-2

Anisimova in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2025

Amanda Anisimova

51 - 22win/loss

Hard
28-10
I Hard
2-2
Clay
9-7
Grass
12-3
Rank
4
High
4
24 year old
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2025 Highlights
W
DohaBeijing
F
LondonWimbledonU.S. Open
SF
CharlestonRiyadh
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At the moment ranked no.4 (career-high), Amanda has achieved a 42-16 record in 2025. Amanda is currently playing in Beijing where she bested the world no.54 Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3, the world no.112 Shuai Zhang 7-6(11) 6-0, the world no.15 Karolina Muchova 1-6 6-2 6-4 and the world no.8 Jasmine Paolini 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4.

Amanda Anisimova will play the world no.3 Coco Gauff in the semifinal. Their head to head is 1-1.

Amanda has won 1 title in 2025 in Doha. Anisimova was the finalist in London (LTA London Championships), in Wimbledon and at the U.S. Open.

Beijing
Anisimova's Record
Projected
Draw