Guangzhou: Li Advances to Semifinals with Strong Performance
In an exciting event at the WTA 250 Guangzhou Open, Ann Li of the United States showcased her skill by defeating Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy. This victory has secured Li a spot in her third semi-final of the 2025 season.
Match Highlights
Li won the quarter-final match in straight sets, with a score of 6-3, 6-4. The entire match lasted for 1 hour and 24 minutes, demonstrating her strong performance on the court.
Upcoming Semi-Final Encounter
Li will face local favorite Zhang Shuai in the semi-finals. Zhang triumphed over American qualifier Katie Volynets in a closely contested match that ended 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-5. This match took 2 hours and 53 minutes.
- Zhang, aged 36, reached her first tour-level semi-final since Tokyo 2022.
- She is a two-time champion at Guangzhou, winning titles in 2013 and 2017.
- Zhang leads her career record against Volynets at 2-0.
Other Quarter-Final Results
Another American player, Claire Liu, also advanced to the semi-finals. Liu, who is currently ranked 305, defeated Germany’s Ella Seidel in a three-set match. The final score was 4-6, 6-0, 6-4, taking 2 hours and 3 minutes to complete.
- Liu has secured her fourth career tour-level semi-final appearance.
- This marks her second semi-final on hard courts and her first since Budapest in July 2023.
Advancing to the Semi-Finals
Waiting for Liu in the semi-finals is Lulu Sun from New Zealand. Sun overcame America’s Caty McNally with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasted 1 hour and 57 minutes.
- Sun is advancing to her second career tour-level semi-final, with her first being in Monterrey in 2024.
The stage is set for an exhilarating semi-final round at the WTA 250 Guangzhou Open, showcasing some of the finest talent in women’s tennis.
