Coco Gauff achieves personal milestone at Roland Garros, matching legend Venus Williams

Coco Gauff is establishing herself as one of America’s premier tennis talents, with a keen focus on clinching the title at Roland Garros this year. Her impressive run in the Fourth Round of the tournament has heightened anticipation among fans eager to see more from the 21-year-old, who achieved a personal milestone at the French Open by matching a record set by tennis legend Venus Williams.

Gauff’s commanding victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova propelled her into the quarterfinals, with fans eagerly awaiting her next matchup against a fellow American competitor. Gauff secured her spot with a decisive 6-0, 7-5 triumph, underscoring her readiness to advance further in the competition.

While Iga Swiatek looms as a formidable obstacle in Gauff’s quest for the Roland Garros title, Gauff remains determined to showcase her strength on the clay court, having already competed in two finals on this surface this season. With the adage “third time’s the charm” in mind, Gauff is poised to become a formidable challenger at the French Open.

Her recent victory against Alexandrova not only marked a significant personal milestone but also added to her burgeoning legacy at Roland Garros. At just 21 years of age, Gauff secured her fifth consecutive quarterfinal appearance, becoming the youngest player to achieve such a feat since Venus Williams accomplished it at the US Open in 2001.

Gauff’s career statistics

Gauff has showcased remarkable prowess on the tennis court, demonstrating more than just impressive first serves and aces. Below, we delve into her Grand Slam statistics, highlighting her consistent performance at the highest level. As of 2025, Gauff has advanced to the quarterfinals nine times in Grand Slam tournaments and boasts a singles record of 14 wins and 16 losses for the year.

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Grand Slam Achievements

• Singles:
  • Titles: 1
  • 2023 US Open Champion: Triumphing over Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling match, Gauff claimed victory with scores of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
  • Runner-up: 1
  • 2022 Roland Garros Finalist: Gauff put up a fierce fight against Iga Swiatek but ultimately fell short with scores of 6-1, 6-3.
  • Total Win-Loss Record: 64–21
• Doubles:
  • Titles: 1
  • 2024 French Open Champion: Partnering with Katerina Siniakova, Gauff secured the title.
  • Runner-up: 2
  • 2021 US Open Finalist
  • 2022 French Open Finalist

Gauff reflects on her match performance

Following her fourth-round match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, Gauff shared her insights on the contest, focusing on her performance and tactical approach. In her post-match interview with the WTA’s official website, she remarked, “She stepped up her game in the second set. Even after a solid shot from me, she managed to hit a winner right on the line. If she wins like that, I can keep my head held high. Overall, I thought I played great.“