China's Wang Xinyu stuns French Open champion Gauff in Berlin

BERLIN, June 19 (Xinhua) -- 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.

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." ■