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Coco Gauff meets celebrity guest while preparing for US Open semifinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:06 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Coco Gauff meets celebrity guest while preparing for US Open semifinals

Summary

Coco Gauff reached the semifinals of the 2026 US Open after defeating Mirra Andreeva in a three-set match. During her tournament run at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Gauff expressed excitement after spotting actress Issa Rae in the crowd. The pair met after the match, with Gauff joking that she felt extra pressure to perform in front of the comedian. Gauff now prepares to face World No. 1 Elena Rybakina in the semifinals. The match follows an intense quarterfinal performance in which Gauff hit 12 double faults. Beyond her own path to the title, Gauff noted her interest in the upcoming men's semifinal featuring Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.

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•Coco Gauff defeated Mirra Andreeva in the US Open quarterfinals with a score of 2-6, 7-6, 6-2.
•Gauff is scheduled to play Elena Rybakina in the tournament semifinals.
•Issa Rae attended the match at Arthur Ashe Stadium to support Gauff.
•Gauff recorded 12 double faults during her recent victory.
•The upcoming men's semifinals will feature an all-Black matchup between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton.

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Tennis star Coco Gauff can't hide her true feelings after meeting the celebrity cheering for her at the 2026 US Open. The post Coco Gauff in Disbelief Over VIP Guest at US Open appeared first on HEAVY.
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