Coco Gauff is into the semifinals of the French Open again, and honestly, this match was a rollercoaster. She played against Madison Keys, another American, and it didn’t start great. Coco lost the first set in a tiebreak. You could tell she was frustrated — her serve was all over the place, and she hit way too many double faults. But she didn’t fall apart. That’s what’s really impressive. She just stayed in it, found her groove, and completely turned things around. She ended up winning in three sets: 6-7, 6-4, 6-1. The energy shift between the first and third sets was huge. You could feel it. Gauff started moving better, hitting cleaner, and she just seemed more in control mentally.
Mental Strength Made All the Difference
The real story here isn’t just the win — it’s how she got there. Coco’s known for her athleticism, sure, but this match showed her mental strength more than anything. Even after losing that first set and struggling with her serve, she didn’t check out. A lot of young players might’ve let that frustration take over, but not Coco. She calmed herself down, focused on every point, and didn’t let the pressure mess with her. By the time they got to the third set, she was in full control, and Keys looked like she’d run out of steam. You could see the confidence growing with each game Coco won.
We’re still in this thang!!!! Coco Gauff advances to the Semi Finals of Roland Garros after defeating Madison Keys in QFs!!!! Coco has a fight and a grit like no one else!!!! Let’s freaking go, Coco!!!! pic.twitter.com/XwumfjEW8D
— LeDerius (@LeDerius) June 4, 2025
She’s Already Making History
At just 21, Coco’s already in some seriously elite company. This win puts her in her third French Open semifinal, which is wild when you think about her age. And now, she’s passed 25 main-draw match wins at Roland Garros — that’s more than most players even dream of by her age. There’s also this crazy stat: she’s the youngest player since Serena Williams to beat 10 Grand Slam champions. I mean, that’s not just good — that’s legendary status kind of stuff. And she’s still got so many years ahead. Feels like we’re watching history happen in real time.
What’s Next for Gauff?
Now, Coco’s waiting to see who she’ll face in the semifinals. It’s going to be either Mirra Andreeva or Loïs Boisson. Both are talented, young players with a lot of fight in them. Honestly, either matchup would be fun to watch. But whoever it is, Coco’s going in with a ton of momentum. And with the way she handled the pressure today, you’d have to say she’s looking like a real contender for the title. She’s grown so much, not just in how she plays, but how she carries herself on court.
