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Coco Gauff Seeks Wuhan Open Final Berth Against Paolini
10 Oct
Summary
- Third-seed Coco Gauff faces seventh-seed Jasmine Paolini in Wuhan Open semifinals
- Gauff reached semifinals after dominant wins, dropping just 9 games in 3 matches
- Paolini upset second-seed Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-2 to reach semifinals
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, third-seeded American Coco Gauff will take on seventh-seeded Italian Jasmine Paolini in the semifinals of the 2025 Wuhan Open. Gauff, the World No. 3, has been in impressive form during the ongoing Asian tennis swing, having reached the semifinals of the China Open last week and now the Wuhan Open.
The 21-year-old Gauff has been dominant in her three victories so far in Wuhan, dropping just 9 games in total against Laura Siegemund, Zhang Shuai, and Moyuka Uchijima. In contrast, the 29-year-old Paolini has had a tougher route to the semifinals, overcoming a set deficit in her second and third-round matches against Yuan Yue and Clara Tauson, respectively. However, Paolini produced a stunning performance in the quarterfinals, beating second-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour.
Paolini holds a 3-2 head-to-head advantage over Gauff on the WTA Tour, with the Italian winning their last two encounters. However, the American has had the upper hand in their hardcourt meetings. With Gauff's groundstrokes firing on all cylinders and her endurance proving to be a key asset, the third seed will be the favorite to reach the Wuhan Open final on Saturday.
