Coco Gauff has made a stunning advance to the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing, showcasing her resilience by overcoming a set and a break disadvantage to defeat Belinda Bencic in the fourth round of this prestigious WTA 1000 event, with a final score of 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2.
With this victory, Gauff has secured her spot at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, marking her fourth consecutive year qualifying for the year-end championships at just 21 years old. This achievement is particularly significant as she enters the Finals as the defending champion, having claimed one of her career’s biggest titles at the same event last year.
Gauff’s year has been highlighted by remarkable performances, especially during the clay-court season where she won 17 out of her last 19 matches on that surface. This impressive run included back-to-back appearances in the finals of WTA 1000 events in Madrid and Rome, culminating in her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.
As the world No. 3, Gauff becomes the third player to qualify for this year’s WTA Finals, joining world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and world No. 2 Iga Swiatek. This achievement highlights not only her skill and determination but also her potential to continue making waves in the women’s tennis circuit. As Gauff continues to grow in her career, fans are excited to see what she will accomplish next.