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Coco Gauff faces tough challenge at Wuhan Open against WTA top 10

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:49 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Coco Gauff faces tough challenge at Wuhan Open against WTA top 10

Summary

Coco Gauff, the world No. 4, prepares to defend her title at the Wuhan Open, beginning next week. After an impressive run to the semifinals at the US Open, Gauff aims to overcome a challenging draw that includes the entire WTA top 10, requiring victories over potentially three top-10 opponents. Her performance in Wuhan is critical not only for title defense but also for maintaining her ranking, sitting just 21 points behind Jessica Pegula. Gauff's opponent in the US Open semifinals, Elena Rybakina, recently secured the title and currently ranks No. 1, further adding to the competitive.

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By the Numbers

•Gauff reached the US Open semifinals, losing to Rybakina.
•The Wuhan Open features the entire WTA top 10 participants.
•Gauff must beat multiple top-10 players to defend her title.
•She trails Pegula by 21 ranking points ahead of Wuhan.
•Rybakina will compete after her recent US Open victory.

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5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis Fans Flag Major Coco Gauff Test As Elena Rybakina & Other Stars Head to Wuhan

What they're saying

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World No. 4 Coco Gauffweathered one of the toughest draws of this year’s US Open, surviving Paula Badosa in a tight second-round battle before beating Iva Jovic in the round of 16 and Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.
— Yahoo Sports

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