Coco Gauff Assists Naomi Osaka at China Open

Coco Gauff displayed sportsmanship by carrying Naomi Osaka's bags off the court after Osaka retired from their China Open quarter-final match due to a lower back injury. The match was competitive, with the score tied at one set each before Osaka's withdrawal. Gauff expressed her disappointment, wishing Osaka a speedy recovery and acknowledging the unfortunate circumstances of the match. In other tournament news, Paula Badosa achieved a surprising victory over Jessica Pegula, winning 6-4, 6-0, marking her first win against a top-five player since 2022. Badosa's next opponent will be Zhang Shuai, who is enjoying a remarkable comeback after a long losing streak, having won four consecutive matches in the tournament. Gauff will face Yuliia Starodubtseva in the quarter-finals following her match against Osaka.