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Gauff to face Rybakina in US Open semi-final after saving match points

Coco Gauff saved two match points to defeat Mirra Andreeva and advance to the US Open semi-finals, where she will play Elena Rybakina.

  • Coco Gauff won 2-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 against Mirra Andreeva.
  • Elena Rybakina, who will become world number one, beat Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-1 6-4.
  • This marks the first time the top four seeds have reached the women's singles semi-finals at a major since Wimbledon in 2009.

Fourth seed Coco Gauff saved two match points and recovered from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva in the US Open quarter-finals. Gauff secured a 2-6 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 victory, setting up a semi-final clash with Elena Rybakina.

Gauff's win marks her first US Open semi-final since winning the title in 2023 and her second consecutive Grand Slam semi-final. She stated her performance was inspired by Frances Tiafoe's comeback victory on Tuesday.

Second seed Elena Rybakina advanced by defeating Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-1 6-4. Rybakina, 27, was guaranteed to secure the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by reaching the semi-finals.

The progression of Gauff and Rybakina means the top four seeds have reached the women's singles semi-finals at a major for the first time since Wimbledon in 2009. Top seed Sabalenka and third seed Jessica Pegula also progressed on Tuesday.

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