Coco Gauff Rallies Past Keys to Reach French Open Semi-Finals

Let me tell you what just happened at Roland Garros—Coco Gauff has once again proven why she's one of the most exciting players in tennis right now. In a gripping quarter-final clash at the 2025 French Open, the 21-year-old world number two battled her way past fellow American Madison Keys in a hard-fought three-setter: 6-7 (6-8), 6-4, 6-1. It wasn’t the cleanest match—both players were shaky at times—but Gauff’s resilience and ability to adjust under pressure carried her through.

The match kicked off with both players breaking each other early, but it was Keys who grabbed control, racing to a 4-1 lead in the first set. Despite Gauff fighting back and even holding a set point, it was Keys who clinched the tie-break. At that point, it looked like Keys, with her booming forehand and greater experience, might take control of the whole affair.

But Coco Gauff doesn’t back down easily. The second set was a rollercoaster. Gauff started strong with a double break, but Keys clawed back, only to see Coco dig deep and break again to level the match. That’s when the tide truly turned. The final set? All Gauff. She cleaned up her serve, cut down the double faults, and forced Keys into a flurry of unforced errors—60 in total by the end of the match, compared to Gauff’s 41.

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By the third set, the momentum was entirely with Gauff. She looked sharp, composed, and completely locked in, running away with it 6-1. This is her third time in the French Open semis, and the first time she's defeated Keys on clay. Not only that—she’s now beaten her three times in six meetings, which says a lot about how she’s matured tactically.

After the match, Coco was all class, praising Keys and acknowledging the difficulty of the battle. She said, “I knew I had to run for everything and punish her when I had the chance.” And that’s exactly what she did.

Gauff now awaits the winner of the match between Mirra Andreeva and Lois Boisson. And if she keeps playing like this—fighting through nerves, making smart adjustments—she might just break the streak of losing to eventual champions and go all the way. Whether it’s Swiatek or Sabalenka in the final, Coco’s looking ready.

The clay suits her, and the confidence is growing. This could be a defining moment in her already remarkable young career.

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