In her last match on September 1, 2024, Gauff was defeated 3-6, 6-4, 3-6 versus Emma Navarro in the Round of 16 of the US Open. Over the past two years, in the lone match between Burel and Gauff (in the Round of 64 of the BNP Paribas Open), Gauff won 2-6, 6-3, 7-6.

Coco Gauff wasn’t satisfied with her performances in the US Open swing and should be desperate to bounce back in some way right now. The first opportunity comes at the WTA China Open in Beijing, where she’s starting her campaign against Clara Burel.

Coco Gauff reached the third round of the China Open by beating Clara Burel 7-5, 6-3 on Friday in her first match since the U.S. Open.

Chinese wild card Zhang Shuai, who ended a 24-match losing streak in singles lasting nearly two years in the first round, upset sixth seed Navarro 6-4 6-2, while 12th-seeded Diana Shnaider beat former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin 6-2 6-3.

Coco Gauff prevailed in her opening match at the China Open, beating Clara Burel in straight sets on Friday to reach the third round.