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China Open: Mertens upsets Gauff to set up Swiatek quarterfinal
At the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing, Elise Mertens and Iga Swiatek have both advanced to the quarterfinals.
Elise Mertens secured a significant upset by defeating the third seed and defending champion Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. This victory ended Mertens' five-match losing streak against the American. Gauff struggled with consistency, committing 34 unforced errors and eight double faults, later citing exhaustion.
Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-3. Swiatek dominated the match, maintaining high pressure throughout. Following her victory, Swiatek discussed her training with Novak Djokovic, noting his influence on her return game.
Swiatek is scheduled to face Mertens in the upcoming quarterfinal match. The winner will progress to the semifinals to face either Qinwen Zheng or Elina Svitolina.
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Beijing · China Open · Coco Gauff · Elise Mertens · Iga Świątek · Iva Jović · Maja Chwalińska · WTA China Open
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match will take place at the Capital Group Diamond court.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iga Świątek is seeded 8th in the WTA China Open singles tournament.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iva Jovic is seeded 10th in the tournament.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maja Chwalińska will compete in the doubles tournament alongside Nikola Bartunková.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match between Iga Świątek and Iva Jovic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match is scheduled to start at 13:00 local time in China.