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Emma Navarro Shocks Iga Swiatek with Bagel in Decisive Set to Reach China Open Quarter-Finals
Emma Navarro produced the performance of the season at the China Open, stunning World No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 to reach her first WTA 1000 quarter-final of 2025. The 24-year-old American delivered a flawless third set, handing the Polish star a rare bagel and halting her six-match winning streak in Beijing. Navarro Strikes…
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Coco Gauff Responds to Tense Exchange with Belinda Bencic at China Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff battled through both a slow start and an unexpected on-court dispute to reach the quarter-finals of the 2025 China Open. The World No. 3 fought past Belinda Bencic 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 in a tense round of 16 clash that featured more than just high-quality tennis. A Rivalry Rekindled Bencic, who defeated…
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Amanda Anisimova Rallies Past Karolina Muchova to Reach China Open Quarter-Finals
Amanda Anisimova showcased trademark resilience to fight back from a shaky start and secure her spot in the China Open quarter-finals. The World No. 4 overcame 2024 finalist Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-2, 6-4 in a two-hour, three-minute battle, booking her fifth career WTA 1000 quarter-final appearance and second of the season after her title run…
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Emotional Eva Lys Breaks New Ground with 2025 China Open Quarter-Final Run
Eva Lys could hardly hold back her emotions after sealing the biggest milestone of her career — reaching her first-ever WTA 1000 quarter-final at the China Open. The 23-year-old German battled past McCartney Kessler 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 to book her spot in the last eight, a victory that also guarantees her long-awaited debut in the…
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Weekly Live WTA Rankings: Swiatek On The Hunt — Anisimova & Andreeva In a Battle
As of September 30, 2025, the live WTA rankings reflect results through the first three rounds of the China Open (WTA 1000, Beijing). Chinese performances have shaped the standings early; only the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final remain to settle the full points picture. Key Ranking Storylines Live WTA Rankings WTA Rank Name (Age-Country) Points Change…
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Krejcikova’s Ranking to Plunge After China Open Exit — Czech Star Won’t Return Until 2026
Barbora Krejcikova’s campaign has come to an abrupt close in Beijing, where the Czech star was forced to retire from her third-round match at the WTA 1000 China Open against American McCartney Kessler. What looked like a promising Asian swing for the former Grand Slam champion ended in frustration, as another injury struck just when…
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Pegula and Andreeva Shine as Zheng’s Comeback Lasts Just One and a Half Matches in Beijing
The Round of 32 in the top half of the China Open 2025 draw brought contrasting fortunes: Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva advanced in style, while Qinwen Zheng’s long-awaited comeback ended abruptly. Retirements Shift the Draw The biggest twist came in the clash between Linda Noskova (CZE) and home favorite Qinwen Zheng (CHN). Noskova led…
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Elena Rybakina Falls in China Open Third Round
The third round in the bottom half of the main draw delivered high drama and major talking points. Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini lived up to expectations, while Elena Rybakina was shocked by rising German talent Eva Lys. Gauff and Paolini Advance with Confidence Coco Gauff (USA) came through a tense battle against Leylah Fernandez…
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Coco Gauff Survives Thriller Against Leylah Fernandez in Beijing
Coco Gauff overcame Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 after nearly three hours to reach the Round of 16 at the China Open, keeping her title defense alive. Gauff Edges Tight Opening Set Coco Gauff kept her China Open title defense alive with a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez in Beijing, winning 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 after…
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Taylor Townsend Absent From China Swing Following Food-Related Controversy
Taylor Townsend’s season took an unexpected turn last week after a controversy during the Billie Jean King Cup in China. Backlash Over Comments on Chinese Cuisine The doubles World No. 2 faced intense criticism for mocking traditional Chinese dishes on social media. In one video from the official players’ dinner, she described bullfrog dishes as…