New York, September 10 (Daily Kiran) : Coco Gauff has made her way to the semifinals of the 2026 US Open after a remarkable victory over Mira Andreeva in the quarterfinals. Gauff triumphed with a score of 2-6, 7-6, 6-2, marking her return to the semifinals for the first time since 2023.
The match began with Gauff struggling to find her rhythm, allowing Andreeva to dominate the first set, which she won in just 26 minutes at 6-2. After the initial set, it seemed Andreeva was on track to secure her place in the semifinals. However, Gauff showcased her experience and resilience as she mounted a comeback.
As the second set commenced, the momentum shifted dramatically. Andreeva’s performance dipped, leading to a series of unforced errors that allowed Gauff to regain her footing in the match. The two players entered a tense battle, with neither willing to back down until the other made a mistake.
The set ultimately progressed to a tiebreak, where Gauff found herself facing two match points. Instead of waiting for Andreeva to make the first move, Gauff adopted an aggressive approach. Andreeva failed to capitalize on her opportunities, sending her first match-point lob beyond the baseline and making another error on the second, giving Gauff a chance to stay in the contest.
This moment proved to be pivotal. Gauff suddenly found another gear, while Andreeva’s confidence waned. Unable to recover from this decline, Andreeva lost the third set 6-2, allowing Gauff to secure her victory and a place in the semifinals.
Gauff’s next challenge will be against Elena Rybakina, who recently ascended to the world number one ranking after defeating Qinwen Zheng to reach the semifinals.
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