Tennis star Coco Gauff navigated a grueling French Open quarterfinal against Madison Keys, overcoming double faults and mistakes to secure an 8-9 game win. The No. 2-seeded American defeated Keys 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-1 in a tightly contested match.
Gauff’s determination paid off despite struggling with consistency throughout the contest. She relied on her inner drive and competitive spirit to push through the difficulties. “I have had that in me from a young age,” she said about her ability to dig deep during challenging moments.
The 21-year-old Gauff trailed by as many as four games, but adjusted her racket tension mid-match and managed to regroup. She overcame Keys’ powerful hitting with agility and strategy, leading to a series of break points for herself.
Gauff’s victory marked a significant milestone, tying Elina Svitolina for the most wins without loss when falling behind in the first set at Roland Garros since 2019. The young star also became the youngest woman to claim 25 main-draw wins at Roland Garros since Martina Hingis in 1995-2000.
Gauff will face 361st-ranked French wild-card entry Lois Boisson in the semifinals, marking a historic opportunity for Boisson to make her mark on the Grand Slam circuit.
Source: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45448703/coco-gauff-bests-madison-keys-return-french-open-semis