Elena Rybakina takes top ranking, Gauff battles into US Open semis
Elena Rybakina ensured she will leave the US Open as the new world number one following her victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday, while 2023 champion Coco Gauff recovered from a slow start to set up a semi-final clash with the Kazakh. A day after Ben Shelton took out defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in […]
In a thrilling showdown at the US Open, Coco Gauff staged an incredible comeback to defeat Mirra Andreeva in three sets, sending her on a path to face world No 1 Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals. Gauff lost the first set 6-2, but managed to stave off two match points before ultimately prevailing in a 16-point tiebreak. The American expressed gratitude to the roaring home crowd, stating she only focused on leaving the court without regrets.
Meanwhile, Zheng Qinwen's hopes of advancing were dashed as Rybakina edged her 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Jessica Pegula also advanced to the semi-finals after a hard-fought 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Emma Navarro, her second major semi-final appearance this year. Alexander Zverev continued his strong year with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 victory over Botic van de Zandschulp, setting up a clash with fellow German Karen Khachanov.
Zverev, who has reached the semi-finals at all four majors this year, acknowledged the importance of confidence in his game.
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