Leylah Fernandez vs Coco Gauff: Match Result & Highlights
- Defending champion Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, in the Round of 32 at the WTA 1000 event in beijing, China.
- Gauff faced a tense finish, squandering a match point at 5-2 in the deciding set before Fernandez battled back to 5-5.
- Jasmine Paolini,fresh off a Billie Jean King Cup title with Italy,continued her impressive run with a dominant 6-3,6-0 win over Sofia Kenin.
WTA Beijing: Gauff, Paolini Advance; Upsets Mark Round of 32
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– Updated September 28, 2025, 12:57:15 PM
Gauff Survives Fernandez Test
Defending champion Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, in the Round of 32 at the WTA 1000 event in beijing, China. The match lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, a significant test for the American after a more straightforward entry into the tournament on Friday.
Gauff faced a tense finish, squandering a match point at 5-2 in the deciding set before Fernandez battled back to 5-5. Ultimately, a netted forehand from Fernandez allowed Gauff to break serve and close out the match. Gauff will next face either Belinda Bencic or Priscilla Hon.
Paolini Continues Strong Form
Jasmine Paolini,fresh off a Billie Jean King Cup title with Italy,continued her impressive run with a dominant 6-3,6-0 win over Sofia Kenin. This victory propels Paolini into the Round of 16.
Rybakina and Badosa Fall in Upsets
The tournament saw notable upsets as Elena Rybakina, the 10th seed, was defeated by eva Lys 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. Similarly, Paula Badosa, seeded 18th, was forced to retire while trailing Karolina Muchova 4-2 in the first set, ending her run in Beijing.