Coco Gauff Advances to China Open Quarterfinals

Coco Gauff achieved a record-breaking 47th hard-court win in WTA-1000 matches with a straight-sets victory over Katie Boulter at the China Open, finishing the match 7-5, 6-2 in just 85 minutes. Despite initially leading 5-2 in the first set, Gauff had to rally after Boulter leveled the score; she ultimately secured the set on her third set point. Gauff's performance marked her as the player with the most WTA-1000 match wins on hard court before the age of 21, surpassing Caroline Wozniacki. She will face either Naomi Osaka or Katie Volynets in the next round. Gauff's strong showing included five aces and a remarkable 71% first serve success rate, while Boulter struggled with 24 unforced errors. Following her win over Clara Burel in the previous round, Gauff's consistency and improved serve were highlighted as key factors in her performance.