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Katie Boulter beaten by Coco Gauff at China Open
Katie Boulter of Great Britain reacts as she plays against Coco Gauff of the United States

KATIE BOULTER was knocked out of the China Open following a straight-sets defeat to Coco Gauff in the third round.

A battling performance saw Boulter test the world number six, but Gauff managed to snatch a tight first set before wrapping up victory in the second to win 7-5 6-2.

Gauff will now face either Naomi Osaka or Katie Volynets in the last 16.

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