Coco Gauff has entered an elite conversation with Martina Hingis and Maria Sharapova after victory in China

Coco Gauff’s latest win at the China Open has placed her among tennis legends. The young American star now shares a rare milestone with Martina Hingis and Maria Sharapova.

At just 21, Gauff became the third youngest player to reach 20 quarterfinals in WTA-1000 events since 1990. Only Hingis and Sharapova achieved this earlier.

She rallied past Belinda Bencic in a thrilling 4-6, 6-7, 6-2 match. This victory marks her ninth straight win in Beijing, boosting her confidence.

Looking ahead, Gauff faces Eva Lys in the quarters. A deep run here could signal a strong finish to her 2025 season.