Gauff saves match points to reach US Open semi-final
Coco Gauff saved two match points and recovered from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6, 6-2, reaching a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina. Rybakina defeated her own quarter-final opponent in three sets. The match reports do not give the semi-final schedule.
Why it matters
Gauff’s escape sets up a high-profile meeting with the player about to lead the world rankings.
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Part of the September 10, 2026 brief.