Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about an incredible performance by Coco Gauff at the China Open.
Coco Gauff, the fourth seed and sixth-ranked player in the world, has been making waves in the tennis world with her remarkable comeback. In her quarter-final match against Yuliia Starodubtseva, Gauff faced a tough start but showed incredible resilience to come from behind and win 2-6 6-2 6-2. This victory propels her into the semi-finals for the second consecutive year at the China Open.
Gauff’s journey has not been without its challenges. This year has been a bit tough for her, having failed to reach a Grand Slam final and losing in the third round of the Paris Olympics. However, her determination and grit are evident in her recent performance.
In the semi-finals, Gauff will face 15th seed Paula Badosa. Badosa has been on an impressive run, rising from 140th in the world rankings earlier this year to 19th after 28 wins in 35 matches since May. She reached the last four by defeating China’s Zhang Shuai in straight sets, showcasing her own resilience and form.
The remaining quarter-finals will take place on Friday with top seed Aryna Sabalenka facing Karolina Muchova, and Mirra Andreeva taking on fifth seed Qinwen Zheng. Meanwhile, Britain’s Billy Harris exited the Shanghai Masters in the opening round, losing 6-3 6-4 to Italy’s Mattia Bellucci.
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