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Gauff Sets China Open Semi-Final With Anisimova

Beijing's reshaped draw leaves Gauff as the highest-ranked contender.

Overview

  • Defending champion Coco Gauff beat Eva Lys 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour 28 minutes to reach a third straight semi-final.
  • Gauff won 79% of first serves and broke Lys three times in the opening set, reflecting improved serving form.
  • Amanda Anisimova rallied past Jasmine Paolini 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 in a 2-hour-47-minute quarter-final to join Gauff.
  • Anisimova's progress is reported to have secured her a first appearance at the WTA Finals.
  • The path was reshaped after world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with a minor injury and Eva Lys earlier upset Elena Rybakina.