Exciting Contest at the China Open
In an exhilarating contest at the China Open, Coco Gauff, the reigning French Open champion, had to display remarkable resilience to fend off Leylah Fernandez. After trading wins in the first two sets, Gauff secured her place in the tournament’s third round with a final score of 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. Despite faltering in the second set and facing difficulties in closing out the match during the decisive third set, Gauff successfully broke Fernandez in the 12th game to claim victory. The excitement in Beijing was palpable, especially with Gauff being a fan favorite and the defending champion.
Upcoming Matches
Next, Gauff is set to compete against either Belinda Bencic, currently ranked 16th, or Australia’s Priscilla Hon, as she continues her quest for success in this high-stakes WTA 1000-series event.
Notable Matches
In notable earlier matches on Sunday, Eva Lys achieved an impressive victory, defeating 10th seed Elena Rybakina with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. Additionally, American player McCartney Kessler was leading Barbora Krejcikova 1-6, 7-5, 3-0 when Krejcikova retired from the match, presenting Kessler with a unique opportunity.
ATP 500 Men’s Event
Meanwhile, the tournament also features an ATP 500 men’s event occurring simultaneously. Following the recent pattern of tennis players expressing their apologies to the Chinese audience, Lorenzo Musetti experienced a smoother day, effortlessly advancing past veteran Adrian Mannarino in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Earlier, Learner Tien propelled himself into the quarterfinals by defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-2, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against the ninth-ranked Musetti.
Anticipated Clash
Later that evening, fans will watch the highly anticipated clash between third-ranked Alexander Zverev and France’s Corentin Moutet.
