Coco Gauff awaits matchup against Xinran Sun at China Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Coco Gauff is scheduled to play her third round match against Xinran Sun at the China Open in Beijing on October 5. The match timing has been delayed due to an ongoing match between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic. Originally estimated for 7 AM EDT, the current expected start time for Gauff's match is around 10 AM EDT, potentially extending late into the night. There is no curfew at the venue, which allows the match to continue as long as necessary. Gauff, an experienced player, is prepared for the delays as she faces the Chinese wildcard entrant Sun, who has already made a strong impact in the tournament.
- •Gauff is playing against wildcard Xinran Sun at the China Open.
- •Match start time is delayed due to Medvedev and Djokovic's match.
- •Gauff's match could start around 10 AM EDT or later.
- •Sun has performed well, defeating notable competitors in previous rounds.
- •There is no curfew at the China Open, allowing late play.
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff impacted by China Open scheduling
"Playing the last match of the day on October 5 in Beijing is proving daunting for Coco Gauff who is in a waiting game to get on court
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