Coco Gauff defeated German tennis star Eva Lys to reach the China Open semi-final. Gauff won both sets in the match, finishing 6-3, 6-4 to earn her place in the last four.

Speaking to reporters after the win, Gauff said:

“I’m happy with how I played today. She’s a tough opponent, she hit a couple of great shots on the run. I think I need to stay confident in my game and not be too passive when I have the lead. I played one passive point in this match, but otherwise I played well.”

It marks her first semi-final appearance since the French Open in June. The defending champion will be hoping to go all the way and replicate last season’s success in the competition. If she succeeds, she will become the first woman to win back-to-back titles at the WTA 1000 event.

Before that, she must face fellow American and world number four Amanda Anisimova in the next round.