Coco Gauff continued her impressive run at the China Open, advancing to the semifinals for the third consecutive year. The 19-year-old American, who is the defending champion, showcased her resilience and skill in overcoming Eva Lys of Germany with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4.
Despite her victory, Gauff faced notable challenges during the match, particularly on her serve, where she was pressured with seven break-point opportunities. While Lys managed to capitalize on three of these chances, she was ultimately unable to secure enough breaks to claim victory, surrendering her serve five times throughout the match.
After the match, Gauff acknowledged the tough nature of the encounter, praising Lys for her powerful and unpredictable game. “She’s a tough opponent. She hit some incredible shots on the run,” Gauff remarked, emphasizing her strategy to remain aggressive and confident throughout the contest. The win marked a significant step for Gauff as she aims for her 11th career title.
In the semifinals, Gauff is set to face Amanda Anisimova, the third seed, who battled through a grueling match to overcome Jasmine Paolini. Anisimova, a recent finalist at both Wimbledon and the US Open, lost the first set before rallying back to secure a hard-fought 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 victory. This match extended nearly three hours, with Anisimova displaying remarkable grit, especially when she found herself facing a break point while serving at 4-3 in the final set.
Anisimova’s victory also marks her qualification for the upcoming WTA Finals to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, her first appearance at the event. The semifinal clash between Gauff and Anisimova promises to be an exciting contest as both players are on formidable trajectories this season.
As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate this matchup, hoping to witness spectacular tennis from two of the sport’s rising stars.
