Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Amanda Anisimova captured her first China Open title after defeating Czech rising star Linda Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 in the women's singles final on Sunday.A day after routing second seed and compatriot Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals, the 24-year-old third seed maintained her momentum, sweeping through the opening set without dropping a game.

Noskova, 20, responded strongly in the second set, finding her rhythm to level the match at one set apiece. However, Anisimova broke early in the decider and kept control to seal the victory 6-2."It has been incredible weeks. Linda is very young. I am sure we will have more finals to play," Anisimova said after the match. "I want to thank all the fans, and I believe every singl...