Carlos Alcaraz

BEIJING — Coco Gauff reached the third round of the China Open by beating Clara Burel 7-5, 6-3 on Friday in her first match since the U.S. Open. 

The No. 6-ranked Gauff, who saved a set point when trailing 5-4 in the first set, will play Katie Boulter of Britain, who advanced by beating American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-4.

Gauff is playing in Beijing following her recent split from coach Brad Gilbert after more than a year and one Grand Slam title together.

That break-up...