Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa Advance to China Open Semifinals

Gauff overcomes slow start to defeat Starodubtseva, while Badosa ends Zhang Shuai's remarkable run.

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.