BBC Sport · Oct 2, 2025
Defending champion Gauff into China Open last four
Image caption, Coco Gauff is the second seed in ChinaDefending champion Coco Gauff beat Eva Leys in straight sets to reach her third consecutive China Open semi-final.
The world number three took one hour and 28 minutes to overcome her German opponent 6-3 6-4.
The American, a two-time Grand Slam winner, broke Leys three times in the opening set, converting three of her four break point opportunities.
"I'm happy with how I played - she's a tough opponent and she hit some incredible shots on the run but I tried my best to play aggressive and good tennis," said Gauff.