Coco Gauff dominates Kostyuk in Wuhan Open quarterfinals

In Wuhan, China, Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the Wuhan Open on October 10, 2024, after defeating 17th-ranked Marta Kostyuk with a score of 6-4, 6-1. This victory marked Gauff's eighth consecutive win during the WTA Tour's Asian swing, following her triumph at the China Open the previous week, which helped her return to the top five in the rankings. Gauff showcased her strong performance by serving two aces and breaking Kostyuk's serve five times, while only losing her own once. Gauff expressed satisfaction with her performance, noting the competitive nature of her matches against Kostyuk in the past. Next, Gauff is set to face Magda Linette, who has been in impressive form, having recently defeated eighth-seeded Daria Kasatkina. Gauff acknowledged Linette as a tough opponent, highlighting that they haven't played since the U.S. Open in 2021, and she is uncertain about what to expect in their upcoming match. This quarterfinal appearance is significant as Gauff is now the only American left in the tournament, following the exits of Jessica Pegula and Hailey Baptiste. Pegula, the U.S. Open finalist, lost to Wang Xinyu, who reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, while Baptiste was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova. The tournament continues to showcase emerging talents and established players, with Gauff aiming to maintain her momentum in the competition.