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Gauff Aims to Defend China Open Title in Beijing

9/26/2025

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Gauff returns to Beijing to defend the China Open title she won in 2024.
She has a strong Beijing record, beating Karolina Muchova in last year’s final.
Gauff calls the event a practice-like experience but aims to perform well.
She faces Kamilla Rakhimova (No. 89), who ended a three-match losing streak with a Beijing win; match time is unconfirmed.

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Story summary

Gauff returns to Beijing to defend the China Open title she won in 2024.
She has a strong Beijing record, beating Karolina Muchova in last year’s final.
Gauff calls the event a practice-like experience but aims to perform well.
She faces Kamilla Rakhimova (No. 89), who ended a three-match losing streak with a Beijing win; match time is unconfirmed.