Coco Gauff's Tenacity Shines Through in US Open Quarter-Finals
By Editor • September 10, 2026 • 1 min read
Coco Gauff showcased her resilience on Wednesday as she rallied from a precarious position to claim victory over Mirra Andreeva in a thrilling US Open quarter-final match. Despite facing significant challenges, including a barrage of double faults and unforced errors, Gauff's determination shone through, allowing her to advance to the next round.
The match began disastrously for the 22-year-old American, who found herself trailing early. Gauff dropped the first four games and subsequently lost the opening set in just 26 minutes, marking the end of her impressive streak of 20 consecutive sets won. With a total of 12 double faults and 42 unforced errors, Gauff struggled particularly with her forehand, which seemed to abandon her at crucial moments.
However, the young star's ability to adapt under pressure proved pivotal. During a tense second-set tiebreaker, she faced the prospect of defeat not once, but twice. Yet, drawing on her own brand of 'delusional' self-belief and the support of fellow American Frances Tiafoe, Gauff managed to turn the tide, demonstrating her remarkable mental fortitude in high-stakes situations.
Source: www.theguardian.com
