When Amanda Anisimova lost in the US Open a month ago, the writing on the wall was quite clear for her as she said, “I think I didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams today.” Fast forward to the China Open, and she has already returned to yet another final after dispatching defending champion Coco Gauff in a 6-1, 6-2 semifinal win that only took her 58 minutes. Even though she didn’t show it on the center court after she won on her final serve, her entry to her first final in Beijing was a surprise to her for one key reason.

Post her semifinals victory, the American confessed in an interview , “I’m really excited to be in the final. I played a great match, all my shots worked. I wish I could play at this level more often. I’m understanding myself better and better, I’m true to my

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