The Beijing crowd will be in for a treat when Coco Gauff and Eva Lys meet, given how both have arrived in China with momentum and intriguing storylines. The American entered as the defending champion in Beijing and started her title defense by getting past Kamilla Rakhimova and Leylah Fernandez. After being a set down against Belinda Bencic, Gauff secured a 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win to secure a place in the QF and also qualify for the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Meanwhile, Lys has quietly built a solid 2025 campaign and has shown she can be dangerous, particularly on hard courts. Currently ranked 66, the German comfortably dismissed wildcard Zhang Ruien in the first round, followed by notable victories against 2022 Wimbledon Champion Elena Rybakina, Iva Jović, and McCartney Kessler.
Coco Gauff vs Eva Lys Match Details
Date: Oct. 1, 2025
Tournament: China Open 2025
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor Hard Court
Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TVA, TSN, ESPN International
Gauff vs Lys Head-to-Head
Gauff and Lys have never faced each other before on the professional circuit, making their upcoming clash at the China Open 2025 the first time they meet on tour. The lack of match history is expected to make this encounter more unpredictable and exciting.
Gauff vs Lys Prediction
Gauff remains the stronger and more consistent player overall. Her attacking baseline game, combined with strong defensive skills and counterpunching ability, allows her to dictate points or weather returns when needed.
Lys, by contrast, is more of a mid-court aggressor: she likes to take initiative early in rallies, flatten her shots, and try to shorten points where possible. But against top opponents with solid defense, that style can leave her vulnerable, especially when errors creep in.
Gauff’s serve stats are robust: with a 68.5 % service games won and 69.1 % win rate on her first serve points, the 21-year-old manages to hold serve at a threatening rate. Her ace count (148) suggests she can produce free points, though her 347 double faults indicate a risk when pushing for power. A 45.9 % win rate in return games won is strong, pointing to her capability of breaking serve often and putting pressure on her opponents.
Compared to her quarterfinal opponent, Lys holds a modest record: 62.8 % of service games won, 60.0 % of first-serve points won, and just 38.7 % of return games won. The German also has far fewer aces (25) and 108 double faults. Considering the form of both players, Gauff is heavily favored to go through.
Prediction: Gauff to win in straight sets
