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Coco Gauff Cruises Past Siegemund in Wuhan—Because Apparently She’s Got Places to Be
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Look, we all knew this was coming. When you pit the world No. 3 against someone who’s been struggling to find her groove lately, it’s not exactly rocket science to predict the outcome. But hey, Coco Gauff still had to show up and do the work, and boy, did she make it look easy.

Gauff Delivers a Masterclass in Efficiency

The American sensation didn’t just beat Laura Siegemund—she absolutely dismantled her 6-3, 6-0 in what can only be described as a tennis clinic. And honestly? It was almost embarrassing to watch. Almost.

Gauff came out swinging in the first set, trading breaks early on like they were Christmas presents. But once she found her rhythm (which, spoiler alert, didn’t take long), Siegemund might as well have been playing with a tennis racket made of pool noodles. The German managed to hang around for exactly three games in that opening set before reality came knocking.

But here’s where things got really brutal for Siegemund. That second set? A complete and utter bagel. Zero games. Nada. Zilch. It was the kind of performance that makes you wonder if Siegemund forgot she was playing professional tennis and not just having a casual hit with a friend who happens to be really, really good at this sport.

The Numbers Don’t Lie (And They’re Not Pretty for Siegemund)

Let’s talk about those stats, shall we? Gauff fired eight aces past her opponent while breaking Siegemund’s serve four times. Four times! Meanwhile, Siegemund was out there contributing five double faults to the cause, because apparently she wanted to make sure everyone knew who was really in charge of this match.

The American‘s serve percentages were so impressive, you’d think she was playing against a practice dummy rather than a professional tennis player. But that’s what happens when you’re firing on all cylinders and your opponent is… well, not.

Gauff’s Chinese Court Dominance Continues

This victory marks Gauff’s 16th win on Chinese courts throughout her career, and honestly, at this point, she might as well just set up permanent residence there. The girl clearly loves playing in China, and the results speak for themselves.

What makes this run even more impressive is that this is Gauff’s second consecutive WTA 1000 semifinal. She was just at the China Open less than a week ago, where she made it to the semis before falling to Amanda Anisimova (who went on to win the whole thing, so no shame there).

What’s Next for Gauff in Wuhan

Now comes the fun part. Gauff gets to sit back and watch as either Italy’s Jasmine Paolini or Poland’s Iga Swiatek duke it out for the privilege of facing her in Saturday’s semifinal. And honestly? Either matchup should be significantly more entertaining than whatever we just witnessed against Siegemund.

If it’s Paolini, we’re looking at a clash of playing styles that could produce some fireworks. If it’s Swiatek, well, that’s always going to be appointment television. The Polish powerhouse has been Gauff’s kryptonite at times, but the American has shown she can rise to the occasion when it matters.

The Bigger Picture for Gauff

This dominant performance is exactly what Gauff needed heading into the business end of the tournament. Sometimes you just need one of those matches where everything clicks, where your opponent can’t seem to buy a game, and where you can cruise through without expending too much energy.

Because let’s be real—saving energy is crucial at this stage of a tournament. Gauff has bigger fish to fry, and steamrolling Siegemund in under an hour is the kind of efficient tennis that wins titles.

The American is clearly hitting her stride at exactly the right time, and if she continues playing like this, her opponents in the later rounds might want to start practicing their runner-up speeches.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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