Overview

• Coco Gauff, ranked sixth, rallied from a set down to defeat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 to reach the China Open semifinals.
• Gauff's next opponent is Paula Badosa of Spain, who secured her semifinal spot by defeating China's Zhang Shuai in straight sets.
• Zhang Shuai, ranked 595th, had an impressive tournament run, breaking a 24-match losing streak before losing to Badosa.
• Paula Badosa has been in strong form, winning 28 of her last 35 matches and reaching the semifinals in three of her last five tournaments.
• Gauff previously advanced to the quarterfinals after Naomi Osaka retired from their match due to a lower back injury.