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Coco Gauff Advances to Italian Open Semifinals, Secures World No. 2 Ranking

Gauff defeated Mirra Andreeva in straight sets and will face Qinwen Zheng, who upset Aryna Sabalenka, in the semifinals.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her round of 16 match against Britain's Emma Raducanu REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 China's Qinwen Zheng shakes hands with Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka after winning their quarter final match REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her quarter final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. shakes hands with Russia's Mirra Andreeva after winning her quarter final match REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

Overview

  • Coco Gauff overcame Mirra Andreeva 6-4, 7-6(5) to reach the Italian Open semifinals for the third time in her career.
  • With this victory, Gauff is guaranteed to rise to World No. 2 in the WTA rankings, matching her career-high position.
  • Qinwen Zheng defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3, setting up a semifinal clash with Gauff.
  • Gauff has won nine of her last ten matches on clay, with her only loss coming in the Madrid Open final to Sabalenka.
  • The Italian Open serves as a key preparation for the French Open, where Gauff aims to build on her strong clay-court form.