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Gauff Beats Hard-Hitting Lys to Reach China Open Semifinals
Coco Gauff aims to defend her China Open title and become the first woman to win consecutive WTA 1000 events while reaching her 11th career final, officials said.
- On Thursday, defending champion Coco Gauff reached the China Open semifinals after beating Eva Lys in straight sets at the National Tennis Center, Beijing.
- Bidding to defend her crown, Coco Gauff aims to become the first woman to win back-to-back WTA 1000 China Open titles after previously beating Karolina Muchova and battling through three-setters.
- The match featured five consecutive breaks of serve as momentum swung, with Coco Gauff holding serve to win in one hour and 28 minutes despite conceding seven break-point chances.
- Gauff will now face either Amanda Anisimova or Jasmine Paolini, and she is the highest-ranked player remaining after Iga Swiatek's defeat and Aryna Sabalenka not in action.
- Looking to build season momentum, Coco Gauff reached her first WTA semi since winning the French Open, keeping her on course for a successful China Open title defence.
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