Coco Gauff defeated young opponent Mirra Andreeva in a tightly contested match, securing her place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Italian Open with a score of 6-4, 7-6(5). The match took place at the renowned Foro Italico, where Gauff showcased her determination and skill, improving her head-to-head record against Andreeva to 4-0 and extending her winning streak to seven consecutive sets against the rising Russian star.
In her on-court interview, Gauff expressed her satisfaction with her performance while acknowledging areas for improvement. She stated, “I’m feeling really good — and I feel I have a lot to improve on, too. When you’re winning matches and you still feel like you have a whole ceiling to reach, it just makes you feel good.” Gauff also reflected on her past experiences in the tournament, noting her aim to reach the finals after having fallen short in the semi-finals in previous years.
At just 21 years and 54 days, Gauff has become the fifth youngest woman to reach three semi-finals at the Italian Open in the Open Era. She joins an elite group of tennis greats, including Monica Seles and Martina Hingis, who accomplished similar feats at a younger age. Gauff is now poised to compete in her 10th WTA 1000 semi-final, a remarkable milestone shared by only a few players before turning 22.
Looking ahead, Gauff is set to face either top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka or eighth seed Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals. She remains confident in her clay court abilities and is eager to capture a significant title on this surface, stating, “I think it’s a surface that works well for my game… I’m having a lot of confidence, but hoping to go even further.”
This promising journey underscores Gauff’s potential as she embraces the challenge of advancing further in the tournament, highlighting her growth and resilience as a player.