China's Wang Xinyu advanced to her first grass court quarterfinal at the WTA 500 Berlin Open on Thursday, defeating French Open champion and second seed Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3.
China's Wang Xinyu competes during the round of 16 match against Coco Gauff at Berlin Open, on June 19, 2025. (WTA/Handout via Xinhua)
The win also served as a measure of revenge for Wang, who lost to Gauff 6-0, 6-4 in their only previous meeting at the same event in 2022.
"It was a tough match, I am happy that I hang in there on all these tough moments," said Wang, who will face Paula Badosa in the next match. "She [Badosa] is playing great tennis now. For me, I am just really happy to get a chance to play another match here in front of you guys, especially lots of Chinese fans."