American star continues dominant run at Roland Garros, setting up all-American clash with Madison Keys
Coco Gauff, the world number two, showcased her formidable form at the French Open by defeating Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0, 7-5, securing her spot in the quarter-finals. This marks Gauff’s fifth consecutive quarter-final appearance at Roland Garros, underscoring her consistency on the clay courts of Paris.
Match Highlights:
Dominant Start: Gauff overwhelmed Alexandrova in the first set, conceding only five points across the initial five games.
Resilience Under Pressure: Faced with five break points in a nearly 10-minute sixth game, Gauff held her nerve to clinch the set on her third opportunity.
Competitive Second Set: Despite Alexandrova’s improved play, Gauff broke serve to lead 4-3 and, after a brief setback, closed out the match by winning the final three games.
Historical Achievement: At 21, Gauff becomes the youngest player to reach five women’s singles quarter-finals at a single major since Venus Williams at the 2001 US Open.
Looking ahead, Gauff is set to face fellow American and Australian Open champion Madison Keys, who advanced by defeating Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 7-5.
Other Notable Results:
Mirra Andreeva’s Milestone: The 18-year-old Russian secured a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Daria Kasatkina, becoming the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1998 to reach consecutive quarter-finals at Roland Garros.
Lois Boisson’s Upset: French wildcard Lois Boisson stunned third seed Jessica Pegula, setting up a quarter-final clash with Andreeva.
As the tournament progresses, fans can anticipate high-stakes matches and potential upsets, with Gauff’s pursuit of her first French Open title being a focal point.
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