Coco Gauff felt like she was going to ‘pass out’ during shock defeat at China Open

Coco Gauff, the defending 2024 China Open champion, was eliminated from the tournament in a shock defeat to Elise Mertens, marking her first loss to the Belgian in six career meetings. Gauff revealed she felt like she was going to 'pass out' during the match, suggesting she was dealing with physical difficulties. The result ends Gauff's title defense at the China Open.