Coco Gauff Battles Past Ons Jabeur to Reach French Open Semifinals

Coco Gauff showcased her resilience on the clay courts of Roland Garros as she battled past Ons Jabeur in a thrilling quarterfinal clash to secure her spot in the French Open semifinals.

The top-seeded American, Gauff, after dropping the first set, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the No. 8 seed, Jabeur, with a hard-fought scoreline of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, marking her second major semifinal appearance of 2024.

Set to face off against the world No. 1, Swiatek, in the semifinals, Gauff will be aiming to secure a spot in the Roland Garros final once again, setting the stage for an intense showdown between the two formidable contenders.

Swiatek, coming off a dominant victory against Markéta Vondroušová in the quarterfinals with a commanding 6-0, 6-2 win, is riding a 19-match winning streak at the French Open, showcasing her exceptional form and prowess on the clay surface.

Experts like Lindsay Davenport and Chanda Rubin weighed in on the upcoming semis, highlighting Gauff’s exceptional serve as a key factor in the match while acknowledging the challenges posed by the dynamics of clay court play.

With Swiatek’s recent triumph at the Italian Open, where she displayed her mastery of the surface, Gauff faces a formidable task in overcoming the world No. 1, who holds a commanding 10-1 head-to-head record against her.