Coco Gauff Survives Match Points to Reach US Open Semifinals
Coco Gauff saved two match points to defeat Mirra Andreeva and reach the US Open semifinals, where she will face new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina.
Coco Gauff continues her journey toward a second US Open title after surviving two match points to defeat Mirra Andreeva in a thrilling quarterfinal.
A Dramatic Comeback
Andreeva started strongly, taking the first set in just 26 minutes. However, Gauff recovered gradually and drew inspiration from her compatriot Frances Tiafoe. The intense drama peaked in the second-set tiebreak, where Gauff saved two match points before completing the turnaround and dominating the third set 2:6.
"I think the motto of the match is just to fight," Gauff summarized after reaching her seventh career Grand Slam semifinal.
Milestone and Next Challenge
This victory marked Gauff's 90th Grand Slam win, tying her with Chris Evert for fourth place among American players with the most major wins before age 23. In the semifinals, Gauff will face Elena Rybakina, who secured the world No. 1 ranking after defeating Zheng Qinwen.
