Coco Gauff's Cincinnati Comeback? Can She Avoid Another Upset?

By: María Fernández Published On: 10/08/2025

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Coco Gauff Faces Xinyu Wang in Cincinnati Opener

Second-seeded Coco Gauff will begin her Cincinnati Masters campaign against Xinyu Wang, hoping to recapture the form that led her to victory at this tournament in 2023. This marks Gauff's first match since an unexpected loss to Victoria Mboko at the National Bank Open in Montreal, where her struggles with double faults resurfaced.

Gauff, currently 33-11 for the year, has had a slightly bumpy ride since her French Open triumph, going 2-3. Her grass-court performance remains a challenge, highlighted by a recent loss to Wang in Berlin. The young American will be aiming to improve her serve consistency and overall game as she navigates the Cincinnati draw.

Wang Looks to Repeat Berlin Upset

Xinyu Wang, ranked 37th in the world, poses a significant threat to Gauff. The 23-year-old Chinese player is known for her aggressive baseline game and ability to dictate play. Wang's victory over Gauff on grass in Berlin demonstrates her potential to cause an upset, especially if Gauff is not at her best. Wang also achieved her first WTA semifinal last fall in Wuhan. Her doubles record is impressive, having won the 2023 French Open alongside Su-wei Hsieh.

Other Key Matches to Watch

Besides the Gauff-Wang clash, other notable matches in Cincinnati include Carlos Alcaraz's opening match against Damir Dzumhur. Alcaraz will be aiming to break a two-match losing streak at this event. Also, Dayana Yastremska will face Viktoriya Tomova, Daria Kasatkina will play Lucia Bronzetti, and Karolina Muchova will take on Caroline Garcia.

Dayana Yastremska vs Viktoriya Tomova: Yastremska is favored due to her aggressive play style.
Daria Kasatkina vs Lucia Bronzetti: Kasatkina is expected to avenge her previous loss to Bronzetti.
Karolina Muchova vs Caroline Garcia: Muchova's well-rounded game should give her the edge.

Tennis fans can anticipate exciting matches as the Cincinnati Masters continues, with Coco Gauff's performance being a key focus.