Amanda Anisimova defeated Coco Gauff 6–1, 6–2 in the Beijing Masters 1000 semi-final on hard court on 4 October 2025, a significant upset given that Gauff entered as the pre-match favourite at 1.82 odds to Anisimova's 2.1. The American delivered a dominant performance, losing only three games across two sets to advance to the final. Gauff, seeded higher and favoured in the betting, offered little resistance and failed to establish the rhythm required to compete at the highest level of the match. This emphatic victory represents a substantial statement from Anisimova ahead of the final and marks a notable reversal in their recent head-to-head dynamic.