Coco Gauff advances to French Open quarterfinals for the fifth consecutive year

In France on June 2, 2025, Coco Gauff, the second-ranked American tennis player, achieved a significant milestone by reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open for the fifth consecutive year. Gauff played a clean match against 20th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, winning in straight sets with a score of 6-0, 7-5. This victory was highlighted by her impressive performance tallying 14 winners and converting five of her nine break-point opportunities. The match was held on the prestigious Court Philippe-Chatrier and took only 82 minutes to complete. Gauff's statement following the match indicated her satisfaction with her performance, stating, "It feels great to be back in the quarters here, and really happy with how I played today and hopefully can keep going." She is set to play in the next round against fellow American Madison Keys, who is the eighth seed. This matchup between the two Americans promises an exciting contest, reflecting the growing strength of American women in tennis. The 21-year-old Gauff's success in this year's tournament comes after she reached the finals in 2022 and the semifinals in 2024. Her current journey in the tournament reflects her progress and experience over the years. Gauff emphasized the importance of consistency and the belief in her ability to turn matches around, even from losing positions, as demonstrated by her previous performances in major tournaments. Despite past defeats at the hands of Iga Swiatek in previous tournaments, Gauff seems poised to challenge for a second major title. With 15 wins on clay this year, tying her with Elina Svitolina, Gauff's confidence on this surface plays a pivotal role in her competition. Her remark about learning to maintain focus and the lessons learned from earlier matches showcases her maturity as a player. As she seeks to improve upon previous performances, Gauff is looking forward to her quarterfinal match, hoping it leads her closer to a championship.