Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeated Xiyu Wang 6–3, 2–6, 6–3 in the second round of the WTA 250 event in Guangzhou on a hard court. As the marginal favourite at 1.85 odds, Cocciaretto delivered the expected result, though Wang mounted a competitive second set before the Italian regained control in the decider. Cocciaretto's ability to stabilise after dropping the middle set proved decisive in advancing to the quarter-finals. The victory reinforces her standing at the tournament and maintains momentum in her autumn campaign.