World · Malaysia Bureau
Gauff battles past Osorio to advance at China Open
American tennis star Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory over Colombia's Camila Osorio in the second round of the China Open, advancing despite serving inconsistencies throughout the match.
LSN Malaysia ·
Gauff claimed a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-2 victory in Beijing on Wednesday, demonstrating resilience as she navigated a demanding encounter against her South American opponent. The American's serve wavered at times during the contest, yet she managed to overcome the lapses to progress in the tournament.
The match proved competitive in the opening set, which went to a tie-break before Gauff secured it with a narrow margin. Osorio responded by taking the second set, evening the contest and forcing a decisive third frame.
With momentum shifting, Gauff found her rhythm in the final set, breaking through Osorio's defence to clinch the decisive 6-2 victory. The result extends Gauff's campaign in the prestigious Chinese event as she targets a deeper run in the tournament.
Gauff now advances to face her next opponent, continuing her quest for a significant title in Beijing.