US EditionSinner Powers Into Beijing Final as Gauff Survives Bencic Test
- On September 30, 2025, Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 at the China Open in Beijing to advance to the quarterfinals.
- The match intensified due to crowd cheers disrupting Bencic, who expressed frustration and directed remarks toward Gauff, highlighting mental pressure in elite tennis.
- Gauff, ranked world no. 3 and the second seed, improved her head-to-head record against 28-year-old Bencic to 4-2, having previously won at the Australian Open in 2025.
- Gauff defended the crowd's conduct as respectful, stating, "It's been so respectful," while Bencic remarked, "They can cheer after the point," reflecting competitive fire.
- Gauff's victory continued her successful 2025 season with two titles, reinforcing her rising status, while the match underscored the emotional intensity players face in high-stakes tournaments.
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Coco Gauff rallies to win against Belinda Bencic at China Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff fought back to beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in a tense encounter and reach the China Open quarterfinals. Gauff next plays either Eva Lys of Germany or fellow American McCartney Kessler in Beijing. “It was a tough match,” Gauff said after her fourth-round match against Bencic on Tuesday. “I had chances in the first to close it out but overall I’m happy with how I fought. She was being really aggressive.” T…
Belinda Bencic is subject to Coco Gauff at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing in a hard-fought eight-elfin 6:4, 6:7, 2:6.
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