Coco Gauff Set to Face Zhang Shuai at Wuhan Open Today

WUHAN, China — Coco Gauff will compete against Zhang Shuai in the third round of the Wuhan Open today, October 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This match follows Gauff’s dominant performance against Moyuka Uchijima, where she secured a 6-1, 6-0 victory in just 51 minutes.

Gauff, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, holds a 3-0 record against Zhang. The unseeded Zhang advanced to this matchup after defeating Emma Navarro in an earlier round. Fans can catch the action live on Tennis Channel or stream it online.

In other matches at the tournament, reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Rebecca Sramkova, battling back after dropping the first set to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Speaking about her victory, Sabalenka expressed her relief about resuming her rhythm after a setback in the match, stating, “I knew that after that little break … it will be not that easy to get back in my rhythm,” she told reporters after her win.

Gauff, aiming for her first WTA title since June, has shown impressive form in Wuhan, and her strong service game could be a deciding factor in today’s match. She successfully converted five of eight break points against Uchijima and maintained an 84.8% serve percentage.

As Gauff prepares for the match, Zhang’s recent victories suggest she could be a formidable opponent, but Gauff’s current form and superior head-to-head record make her the favorite.

Fans await an exciting showdown as both players vie for a spot in the quarterfinals of this important WTA 1000 event.