At the China Open in Beijing, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are aiming to win the singles titles for men and women, respectively. To learn more about the customs of the area, they get together at “The Forbidden City” ahead of the event.
After Team Europe won its fifth Laver Cup in Berlin, Alcaraz travelled to Beijing. By taking eight of Team Europe’s thirteen points during the competition, the Spaniard demonstrated his leadership abilities on the court. Additionally, he led Spain to victory in Group B at the Davis Cup, which led to a quarterfinal spot.
Contrary, Gauff did not enjoy the hard court swing in North America. She lost in the second round and was unable to reclaim her Cincinnati championship. To get to the fourth round of the US Open, she defeated Tatjana Maria, Varvara Gracheva and Elina Svitolina. After that, she lost in three sets to Emma Navarro, a fellow countrywoman.
Gauff, who lost her US Open title defence and fell to world No. 5, is optimistic about her performance in China. She met Alcaraz while they were enjoying “The Forbidden City” in traditional attire.
Alcaraz said in a video on X: “Hey. I am with Coco Gauff here in China.”
Gauff expressed his happiness at being able to wear traditional clothing in the same video.
She said: “We are here in the forbidden city learning about the culture and colours. We have our traditional clothing on, and I’m super excited to be here.”
Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz in traditional clothing visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing, China 🇨🇳
They’re so cute, the giggles 🫶🏼🫶🏼 #ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/EYc70rkmqI— Liviefromparis 🇫🇷🤸🏼‍♀️🎾 (@Livieparis2024) September 25, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
WLWLLWLWWW Currently the world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 22nd of September when he beat world no.7 Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
This year the Spaniard has managed to achieve a 43-9 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz got to the final in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.358 Gabi Adrian Boitan in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top tournaments.
Carlos clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Indian Wells, French Open and Wimbledon. Carlos reached the final in Paris (Olympics).
The Spaniard won 16 titles in his career: 4 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Coco Gauff in 2024
WWLWWLWWWW Ranked no.6, Coco played her last match on the 1st of September when she capitulated to world no.8 Emma Navarro 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this season Coco owns a composed 41-15 record. The American has won 1 title in Auckland.
Coco Gauff will face the world no.209 Sinja Kraus in the . They have never played each other so far in top competitions.
Coco conquered 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.
Gauff won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
