Coco Gauff advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 French Open after a hard-fought victory over fellow American Madison Keys in the quarterfinals. Gauff, the No. 2 seed, overcame a challenging start to win the match 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-1.
The match, played under the closed roof of Court Philippe-Chatrier due to inclement weather, was marked by a high number of unforced errors from both players—101 in total. Gauff committed 10 double faults and lost her first set of the tournament in a tight tiebreak. However, she regained her composure in the second set, reducing errors and capitalizing on Keys’ inconsistencies. In the decisive third set, Gauff dominated, showcasing improved shot selection and composure, while Keys’ performance dipped significantly .
This victory marks Gauff’s third appearance in the French Open semifinals. She will next face the winner of the quarterfinal match between 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva and French wildcard Loïs Boisson.
