Coco gauff sun xinran beijing

On 28 October 2026, American tennis star Coco Gauff delivered a commanding performance against Chinese wildcard entrant Sun Zixuan during the second round of the China Open in Beijing. Playing before a supportive home crowd at the National Tennis Center, Sun attempted to utilize her baseline consistency to disrupt Gauff’s rhythm. However, the world number three utilized her superior court coverage and aggressive serve to neutralize the pressure. Gauff secured the match in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, showcasing her improved tactical variety and composure under the bright lights of the Beijing stadium. While Sun Zixuan demonstrated flashes of brilliance with several well-placed winners, Gauff’s ability to dictate points during critical rallies proved to be the deciding factor. This victory marks another step forward for Gauff as she continues her late-season push for ranking points. Following the match, Gauff praised the atmosphere in Beijing, noting the growing enthusiasm for tennis in the region, while Sun expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to compete against one of the sport's elite players on such a prestigious stage.