Linda Nosková defeated Jessica Pegula 6–3, 1–6, 7–6 in the semi-final of the Beijing Masters 1000 on hard court, pulling off an upset against the pre-match favourite. Pegula, seeded higher and backed at 1.59 odds, dominated the second set to level the match, but Nosková recovered from that setback to edge the decider in a tight third-set tiebreak. The Czech player's ability to absorb pressure and find solutions in the final set proved decisive, as she clawed back from a precarious position to reach the final. Nosková's comeback victory marks a significant scalp and suggests improving form heading into the tournament's climax.