The round of 64 match of China Open 2023 between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Coco Gauff will take place on October 2.
Ekaterina Alexandrova had a solid start to the Asian swing. The Russian, who secured a title in Seoul a year ago, notched victories over Anna Kalinskaya and defending champion Liudmila Samsonova in Tokyo. However, her streak of facing compatriots came to an end when she lost to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the quarterfinals. While Alexandrova hasn’t been the most attention-grabbing player of the season, she reached both of her finals at the WTA 250 level, winning in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and finishing as the runner-up in Cleveland. The 28-year-old is now returning to Beijing for the second time, with her notable previous achievement being a third-round victory over Simona Halep in 2019. She’ll be aiming to make her mark in the tournament once again.
Coco Gauff enjoyed a remarkable six-week period during this year’s North American swing, which marked a significant turning point in her career. Prior to August, she had not clinched a title above the WTA 250 level. However, she achieved a remarkable feat by winning three prestigious tournaments in a row: the Washington DC WTA 500, Cincinnati WTA 1000, and the US Open. During this impressive run, the 19-year-old defeated five top 10 players, including finally breaking her losing streak against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati. Gauff’s triumph at the US Open was particularly memorable as she navigated through four challenging three-set matches to claim the grand slam glory. Now ranked among the top 3 players in the world, she is set to make her debut on Chinese soil, marking a new chapter in her burgeoning tennis career.
| Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 2, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | China Open |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 3:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | 2-6, 5-7 (L) |
| Liudmila Smssonova | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
| Anna Kalinskaya | 6-7, 6-1, 7-5 (W) |
| Caroline Dolehide | 1-6, 2-6 (L) |
| Magdalena Frech | 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 (W) |
| Karolina Muchova | 6-4, 7-5 (W) |
| Jelena Ostapenko | 6-0, 6-2 (W) |
| Caroline Wozniacki | 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 (W) |
| Elise Mertens | 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 (W) |
In the 2 meetings prior to this match, both Coco Gauff and Ekaterina Alexandrova has won a match. The upcoming encounter between these two in the China Open 2023 would be the tie-breaker between these two players.
The round of 64 match of China Open 2023 between Ekaterina Alexandrova and Coco Gauff will take place on October 2.
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