Coco Gauff Cruises Into China Open Semi-Finals
Defending champion Coco Gauff has once again shown why she’s considered one of the brightest stars in tennis, booking her place in the semi-finals of the China Open for the third straight year. The world number three needed just under an hour and a half to seal a straight-sets win over Germany’s Eva Leys, finishing 6-3, 6-4 in a match that highlighted her growing maturity on court.
From the very start, Gauff applied pressure, breaking Leys three times in the opening set. Her ability to convert three out of four break points gave her the early edge. Although Leys fought back with some impressive rallies and big shots on the run, the American stayed aggressive and didn’t allow the momentum to shift. Afterward, Gauff admitted she was pleased with how she handled the pressure, especially in the crucial moments. She noted that staying confident and refusing to fall into a passive rhythm was key to her success.
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One of the standout features of her performance was the serve—an area where she’s been inconsistent this season. This time, however, it worked almost flawlessly, with Gauff landing a remarkable 79 percent of her first serves. That consistency kept her in control of points and stopped Leys from gaining any foothold on return games. For a player who has occasionally struggled to find rhythm on serve, this was a reassuring sign heading deeper into the tournament.
It’s also been an up-and-down season for the 21-year-old. After the high of winning her second Grand Slam at the French Open earlier this year, she suffered a surprising early exit at Wimbledon. But moments like these—stepping up in a big tournament and delivering a composed, aggressive performance—show why she remains a force to be reckoned with on the women’s tour.
Now, with some of the top seeds already out, Gauff is the highest-ranked player still in the competition. That status brings its own kind of pressure, but it also opens up a golden opportunity. Her next opponent will be either fellow American Amanda Anisimova or Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, both capable players but ones Gauff will feel confident facing if she maintains this level.
For the fans in Beijing, the prospect of seeing the defending champion make another deep run adds even more excitement to the closing stages of the tournament. And for Gauff, it’s another chance to cement her reputation as not only one of the most talented players of her generation but also one of the most consistent when it comes to performing on the big stage.
With the semi-finals now set in her sights, Coco Gauff has made her intentions clear: she’s here not just to defend her title, but to keep proving that she belongs at the very top of women’s tennis.
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