Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the China Open after a challenging win over Leylah Fernandez.
She is hoping to find her form again following a disappointing run at the US Open.
Gauff’s performance at Flushing Meadows drew criticism, particularly in her serve, and her fourth-round exit to Naomi Osaka did not help quieten those concerns.
The 21-year-old has acknowledged that she is treating the China Open as an opportunity to work on her game, and she seemed to appreciate the competitive environment following her win over Fernandez.
Coco Gauff comments on facing Leylah Fernandez after China Open win
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Gauff may not have played her best tennis against Fernandez, but she did enough to move into the last 16.
Speaking after the match, the Ameri