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.

Japan’s Osaka is playing her first tournament under Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman best known for being the long-time former coach of Serena Williams.

In the China Open Round of 16 on Tuesday, No. 73-ranked Naomi Osaka takes on No. 6 Coco Gauff.Osaka earned a two-set win over Katie Volynets (6-3, 6-2) in the Round of 32 in her most recent match

Naomi Osaka set up a last-16 meeting with fellow US Open winner Coco Gauff at the China Open, after beating Katie Volynets 6-3, 6-2.

Following her win over Oceane Dodin, Gauff was asked to address Osaka coming to one of her 2023 US Open matches and the possibility of facing her in Miami. That's when the current world No. 6 said she would really like to play against the 26-year-old again. The press conference took place before the former world No. 1 lost to Garcia.

In the Round of 32 at the China Open on Sunday, Katie Volynets (ranked No. 60) meets Naomi Osaka (No. 73). Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Aryna Sabalenka cruised to her 14th straight victory with a win over Ashlyn Krueger in the third round of the China Open. Naomi Osaka also won to set up a showdown with Coco Gauff.

Naomi Osaka is braced for a “battle” after yesterday setting up a clash with Coco Gauff in the round-of-16 of the China Open, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka also marched on. Osaka defeated 60th-ranked American Katie Volynets 6-3,

Osaka's tie with Gauff will represent the first time two former grand slam winners will meet in the last 16 at the China Open since 2016, when Petra Kvitova overcame Garbine Muguruza.

In the Round of 16 at the China Open on Tuesday, Coco Gauff (ranked No. 6) meets Naomi Osaka (No. 73). Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Match Info: Osaka vs.

Tuesday’s action at the WTA 1000 event in Bejing features the first half of eight matches in the fourth round. Among the players featured include US Open finalist Jessica Pegula, and a toss-up clash between Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka.