Overview
- Amanda Anisimova beat Jasmine Paolini 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4 in 2 hours 47 minutes in the WTA 1000 Beijing quarterfinals.
- The win sends Anisimova into a semifinal against Coco Gauff after Gauff defeated Eva Lys in straight sets.
- With the victory, Anisimova secured her spot at the season-ending WTA Finals.
- Paolini reached the last eight after defeating Anastasija Sevastova, Sofia Kenin and Marie Bouzkova, beating Bouzkova in straight sets.
- The matchup featured world No. 4 versus No. 5, and Paolini now trails Elena Rybakina by 45 points for the final Race berth.