Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka extended her strong run at the China Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Monday over Katie Volynets, setting up an exciting round-of-16 matchup with sixth-ranked Coco Gauff.

On Saturday, Katie Volynets (No. 60 in the world) faces Naomi Osaka (No. 73) in the Round of 32 at the China Open.In her last match on Wednesday, Volynets beat Dalma Galfi in two sets, 7-5, 6-1,

Volynets has won 48.3% of her return games over her last 10 tournaments, and 60.2% of her service games. Over her last 10 tournaments, Osaka has won 76.1% of her service games and 30.4% of her return games.

Osaka, ranked 73rd, has moved up to 62nd in the live WTA rankings following her two victories. A win over Volynets could push her into the top 60, with a chance to return to the top 30 if she makes a deep run in the tournament.