How did Leylah Fernandez perform against Coco Gauff at the China Open?

Leylah Fernandez pushed world No. 2 Coco Gauff to the limit in a thrilling 3-set match at the China Open, ultimately falling 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 after a marathon 2 hour and 45 minute battle.

What did Coco Gauff say about Leylah Fernandez's performance?

Gauff acknowledged that Fernandez "definitely played great tennis", saying she "was being aggressive, striking the ball pretty well" and that Fernandez "stepped up the aggressiveness in the second" set.

How long did the Fernandez-Gauff match at the China Open last?

The match between Leylah Fernandez and Coco Gauff lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes, making it a marathon clash on the Diamond Court in Beijing.

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Fernandez Pushes Gauff to the Brink in Thrilling China Open Clash

30 Sep

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Summary

Fernandez took defending champion Gauff the distance in a marathon 3-set match
Fernandez erased a 2-5 deficit and saved a match point before ultimately losing
Gauff acknowledged Fernandez's impressive performance and increased aggression

Fernandez Pushes Gauff to the Brink in Thrilling China Open Clash

On September 30th, 2025, Filipino Canadian tennis star Leylah Fernandez reminded the world of her fighting spirit at the China Open in Beijing. In a thrilling third-round showdown, the 22-year-old took defending champion Coco Gauff, the world No. 2, the distance in a marathon match that lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Although Fernandez ultimately fell 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, her performance was one of her best against Gauff, who had never dropped a set to her in previous encounters. Fernandez turned what could have been a routine win for Gauff into a nail-biting thriller on the Diamond Court.

After conceding the opening set, Fernandez fought back with renewed aggression, dictating rallies and striking the ball cleanly to level the match. In the decider, she erased a 2-5 deficit and even saved a match point before ultimately yielding to Gauff's consistency.