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Gauff beaten by Mertens at China Open

Original: Gauff falls to Mertens at China Open after 'draining' few days

Coco Gauff has lost to Elise Mertens at the China Open in Beijing, exiting the tournament after what she described as a 'draining' few days. The American, one of the sport's biggest names, admitted the emotional and physical toll had caught up with her. Tennis fans are debating whether fatigue from a demanding schedule explains her early defeat.

Why now: A top star suffered an unexpected loss and openly cited exhaustion, prompting debate about player workload.

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