Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the Italian Open in Rome

defeating 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (5). This marks Gauff’s third time reaching the semifinals in Rome, making her the youngest player to achieve this feat since Martina Hingis in 1999. Gauff’s victory extends her winning streak to nine matches, showcasing her impressive form.

Match Highlights:

– Tense Tiebreaker: The second set went into a tiebreaker, where Gauff’s experience and skill ultimately paid off. She saved crucial points, including a remarkable slice forehand to take a 4-3 lead.

– Andreeva’s Frustration: Andreeva struggled with her backhands, hitting two errant shots that sealed her fate. Despite her frustration, she displayed impressive determination and skill throughout the match.

– Gauff’s Dominance: Gauff leads Andreeva 4-0 in their head-to-head matches, showcasing her superiority over the young Russian player ¹ ².

Next Match:

Gauff will face the winner of the match between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 8 Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals. The other semifinal features Jasmine Paolini against Peyton Stearns ¹.