Coco Gauff withdraws from the Wuhan Open after exiting the China Open, where she loses in the fourth round. Multiple outlets report that the American third seed falls to Belgium’s Elise Mertens in a 6-3, 6-3 defeat, described by Gauff as part of a difficult and exhausting run.
Hours after the China Open loss, Gauff announces she will not defend her Wuhan Open title. The outlets attribute her decision to fatigue and physical strain following the preceding matches. One report says Gauff felt unwell during the China Open, describing symptoms consistent with exhaustion. Gauff’s withdrawal changes her tournament schedule for the remainder of the season, even as she remains listed as having added another event despite skipping Wuhan.
