World No. 3 Coco Gauff has continued her remarkable season, securing her fourth semifinal appearance of the year at the prestigious Beijing tournament. This latest advancement followed her commanding victory over Eva Lys, with a final score of 6/3, 6/4.
Gauff has demonstrated formidable form throughout the season, having won all three of her previous semifinals. Her achievement in Beijing marks a significant career milestone: it is her 11th semifinal appearance at the esteemed WTA 1000 level. At the commencement of the current competition, Gauff was 21 years and 195 days old, positioning her as the third-youngest female player to reach this many WTA 1000 semifinals since the introduction of the Tier I category (which was later renamed) in 1990.
Joining Elite Company: Youngest Players to Reach 11 WTA 1000 Semifinals
This places Gauff among an exclusive group of tennis legends who achieved this remarkable feat at a comparable or even younger age. The top five youngest players to reach 11 WTA 1000 semifinals are:
- Martina Hingis (17 years, 321 days old)
- Maria Sharapova (19 years, 285 days old)
- Coco Gauff (21 years, 195 days old)
- Serena Williams (21 years, 228 days old)
- Venus Williams (21 years, 274 days old)
