Coco Gauff Reaches China Open Final After Two Comeback Wins, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2

Oct 5, 2024, 01:11 AM

Coco Gauff has advanced to the final of the China Open after a series of impressive comebacks. In the quarterfinals, Gauff defeated Yulia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2, marking her second consecutive semifinal appearance in Beijing and her third WTA 1000 semifinal of 2024, and securing her 45th win of the year. Gauff then faced Paula Badosa in the semifinals and overcame a challenging start, coming back from 4-6, 2-4 down to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. This victory secured her spot in her second WTA 1000 final and her ninth career final overall. Despite 11 double faults, Gauff's resilience and determination were evident as she fought through difficult matches to reach the final, where she will compete against either Karolina Muchova or Zheng Qinwen.