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Gauff survives match points to reach US Open semi-finals
American Coco Gauff mounted a dramatic comeback against fifth seed Mirra Andreeva, saving two match points to advance to the semi-finals of the US Open. Gauff claimed a 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 victory after a sluggish opening set.
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Gauff faced an uphill battle after dropping the opening set in disappointing fashion, but the American competitor demonstrated resilience to overturn the deficit against the Russian fifth seed. The turning point came in the second set, where Gauff fended off two match points before clinching the frame via a tie-break by a 7-5 margin. The recovery proved pivotal, as Gauff dominated the third set to seal her place in the tournament's semi-final round. Her victory at the US Open marks a significant achievement for the American player, who weathered considerable pressure from one of the tournament's seeded contenders. The comeback performance underscores Gauff's mental toughness and ability to perform under pressure in major championship competition.