Coco Gauff advances to US Open semi-finals after comeback against Mirra Andreeva

Coco Gauff secured a spot in the 2026 US Open semi-finals following a 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 victory over Mirra Andreeva. Gauff dropped the first set and survived two match-point tiebreaks during the second set to extend the quarter-final match. After the win, Gauff noted that the comeback performance of Frances Tiafoe against Alex Michelsen provided inspiration during the difficult moments of her own match. The two American players have maintained a friendship through the professional circuit. Gauff now prepares to face Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals, while Tiafoe is scheduled to compete against Ben Shelton. The opposite side of the women's draw features a match between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula, leaving open the possibility of an all-American final.

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