Elise Mertens Beats Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 to Reach China Open Quarterfinals
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Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round of the China Open in Beijing to secure a quarterfinal place. The No. 13 seed will next face Iga Swiatek, who advanced with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Iva Jovic. Mertens overcame the tournament's No. 3 seed in straight sets, setting up another meeting with Swiatek. Mertens has lost both of her previous matches against Swiatek and will seek her first win in their head-to-head series.