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Gauff Battles Back in Beijing Thriller
3 Oct
Summary
- Coco Gauff defeated Camila Osorio in a hard-fought second-round match.
- Gauff overcame serving struggles and saved match points.
- The American star advanced to face either Bucsa or Sun Xinran.
World number four Coco Gauff navigated a tough second-round contest at the China Open on Saturday, ultimately defeating Camila Osorio in three sets. Despite shaky serving and a back issue for her opponent, Gauff dug deep to secure a 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 victory.
Osorio, ranked 66th, put up a significant challenge, even saving two match points before Gauff's persistence paid off. Gauff’s solid backhand and cross-court saves were instrumental in winning long rallies.
She will now advance to face either Spain's Cristina Bucsa or China's Sun Xinran in the subsequent round. The tournament also features other notable players, with Elena Rybakina scheduled to play and Alexander Zverev on a path that could lead to a match against Novak Djokovic.
