Coco Gauff Powers into Fifth Straight Roland-Garros Quarterfinal

What a thrilling journey it's been so far at Roland-Garros, and one name that continues to shine bright on the clay courts of Paris is Coco Gauff. The 21-year-old American sensation is once again making headlines after securing her fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance at the French Open. Her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova was a tale of two contrasting sets, but Gauff's resilience and athletic brilliance ensured she came out on top with a 6-0, 7-5 victory.

The match kicked off with Gauff absolutely dominating the first set. Alexandrova struggled to find any rhythm, committing 15 unforced errors and producing only three winners. Gauff, in contrast, was locked in from the start—crisp in movement, aggressive in her groundstrokes, and clinical in converting break points. The first five games went by in a blur, and though the sixth game was a marathon with seven deuces, Gauff’s poise under pressure sealed the set on her third set point.

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But the second set was a whole different battle. Alexandrova regrouped and started playing with far more aggression and depth. She matched Gauff shot for shot, engaging in longer rallies and hitting some spectacular winners, especially off the forehand wing. There were moments when it looked like the match could swing the other way, particularly when Gauff faced break points and even double-faulted at key moments. Yet, her ability to reset mentally and rely on her defensive speed and backhand winners made the difference.

Gauff’s performance on clay this year has been nothing short of impressive. Coming into Roland-Garros, she had already posted a strong 15-3 record on the surface, including back-to-back finals appearances in Madrid and Rome. That momentum is clearly translating into confidence in Paris.

What’s truly remarkable is that Gauff now becomes the fourth-youngest player in the Open Era to reach five straight Roland-Garros quarterfinals, joining legends like Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf, and Conchita Martínez. That’s elite company. From losing in the second round during her 2020 debut to being a constant presence in the latter stages of the tournament ever since—including a run to the final in 2022—Gauff’s growth on this stage is evident.

Up next, she’ll face either Madison Keys or Hailey Baptiste as she aims to make her fifth Grand Slam semifinal. Given her current form and grit, there's every reason to believe she can go even deeper in the draw.

Coco Gauff is not just a rising star anymore—she’s becoming a consistent force in women’s tennis, and watching her carve out history in real-time at Roland-Garros is a privilege.

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