Coco Gauff Advances to China Open Final After Comeback Win

Gauff overcomes a challenging match against Paula Badosa to secure a spot in the final against Karolina Muchova.

Coco Gauff rallied from a set down to defeat Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the China Open semifinals.
The victory marks Gauff's first final appearance since January, following a challenging summer season.
Gauff's semifinal win included overcoming several break points and maintaining focus against a strong opponent.
Karolina Muchova, Gauff's opponent in the final, reached this stage by defeating the local favorite Zheng Qinwen.
This final will be a rematch for Gauff and Muchova, who last faced each other in the 2023 U.S. Open semifinals.