Coco Gauff stages impressive comeback to secure French Open semifinal spot against Ons Jabeur

Coco Gauff staged a comeback to beat Ons Jabeur at the French Open on Tuesday and secure a spot in the semifinals. Despite losing the first set, Gauff fought back to claim victory with a score of 4-6 6-2 6-3. Jabeur, the eighth seed, is still in pursuit of her first grand slam title.

The 20-year-old Gauff is aiming to build on her US Open victory from last year as she advances to the semi-finals at Roland Garros for the second time. In the next round, she will be up against either defending champion Iga Świątek or fifth seed Markéta Vondroušová.

During her on-court interview, Gauff mentioned that she tried to play more aggressively in the match. She acknowledged her opponent's strong performance, stating, "She was hitting a lot of winners which is something I’m not used to against anybody."

Jabeur took the lead in the match by breaking Gauff's serve at 3-3 and winning the first set. However, Gauff fought back in the second set with three consecutive breaks of serve.

Gauff and Jabeur embrace after the match.

Gauff and Jabeur embrace after the match.

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Gauff leveled the match and then took the lead by breaking early in the deciding set. She seemed to be heading towards victory until the tense ending.

Jabeur saved two match points, one of them with a bold drop shot, and even had a break point to equalize at 5-3.

However, the Tunisian player's hopes of making a comeback were dashed when she missed a simple smash shot on Gauff's third match point, resulting in her 38th unforced error of the game.

"I felt a bit nervous on the last few match points, but I believe I did what was necessary to secure the win," Gauff confessed.

According to Opta, the world No. 3 is the youngest woman to reach three or more consecutive singles semifinals at grand slams since Maria Sharapova between 2006 and 2007.

The women’s semifinals at the French Open are set to take place on Thursday.

Editor's P/S:

Coco Gauff's remarkable comeback victory over Ons Jabeur in the French Open quarterfinals is a testament to her resilience and determination. Despite losing the first set, Gauff refused to give up, displaying the same fighting spirit that led her to a US Open title last year. Her ability to adjust her game plan and play more aggressively allowed her to overcome Jabeur's strong start and secure a hard-fought victory.

Gauff's performance is particularly impressive given her youth. At just 20 years old, she is the youngest woman to reach three or more consecutive singles semifinals at grand slams since Maria Sharapova in the mid-2000s. This achievement highlights Gauff's immense potential and suggests that she could be a major force in women's tennis for years to come. Her upcoming semifinal match against reigning champion Iga Świątek or Markéta Vondroušová promises to be another thrilling encounter.