Coco Gauff is back in the spotlight with a big win in Madrid. On Wednesday, she defeated rising teen star Mira Andreeva in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1, to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 Madrid Open. Now, things are about to get even more exciting. She will now face the world No. 1. 2 Iga Swiatek in what promises to be a blockbuster semifinal
A Rough Start, But Gauff Took Control
The match didn’t start easy for Gauff. She was down 4-5 in the first set and even faced two set points. But from that moment on, she completely flipped the script. Gauff won 9 of the next 10 games and sealed the match in just 90 minutes. Her composure under pressure was truly remarkable. And once she found her rhythm, Andreeva had no answer. And her morale was high.
Swiatek Awaits: A Rivalry With History
In fact, Gauff didn’t win a single set in their first seven matches. But things have changed. Gauff has won their last two encounters — including at the 2024 WTA Finals and the United Cup earlier this year.
However, Swiatek still has the edge on clay, which is her favorite surface. Gauff has yet to beat her there, and this semifinal is the perfect chance to change that.
Big Win, Bigger Ranking Boost
Gauff’s win does more than just take her to the semis — it also moves her up in the WTA rankings. Thanks to Jessica Pegula’s early exit, Gauff will officially be the new American No. 1 when the rankings update next Monday. She now has 6,343 points, just ahead of Pegula.
Swiatek is still holding onto the No. 2 spot, but she’s under pressure to defend her title and the 1,000 points that come with it.