Elise Mertens defeats Coco Gauff in China Open quarterfinals

In Beijing, Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff with a score of 6-3, 6-3 in the China Open quarterfinals. This victory marks Mertens' first win against Gauff after five previous losses. The match lasted about an hour and twenty minutes, during which Gauff struggled with her service, committing eight double faults. Independent confirmation of the match details remains limited.