Coco Gauff China Open: Will She Dominate After Top Seeds Fall?

Coco Gauff Eyes China Open Title After Shocking Upsets!

The path to a potential second singles title of 2025 has seemingly cleared for Coco Gauff at the China Open, following the unexpected eliminations of Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. Gauff is set to face Eva Lys in the quarterfinals, a match that promises excitement and high-stakes tennis.

The Gauff vs. Lys quarterfinal match is scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET, taking place at the Capital Group Diamond Court in Beijing, China. Fans can catch the action live on Tennis Channel, with streaming options available through DirecTV (free trial), fuboTV (free trial), Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.

Sinner Secures China Open Title

In related news, Jannik Sinner claimed the China Open title, defeating American teenager Learner Tien in straight sets (6-2, 6-2). This victory marks Sinner's third title of the season and his 21st overall. Sinner now heads to Shanghai, where he is poised to be a favorite following Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal due to an ankle injury.

Navarro Stuns Swiatek

Adding to the tournament's surprises, American Emma Navarro delivered a stunning upset against top-seeded Iga Świątek, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-0. This victory marks Navarro's fourth career win against a top-five opponent. Jessica Pegula also advanced to the quarterfinals, making it the first time since 2004 that four Americans have reached the final eight.

Other Quarterfinal Matchups to Watch

The WTA Beijing quarterfinals also feature other compelling matchups, including Sonay Kartal vs. Linda Noskova and Emma Navarro vs. Jessica Pegula. Tennis analysts predict that Noskova has the edge over Kartal. Pegula is having a great year, with three tournament wins on different surfaces.