Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape
Coco Gauff, the 22-year-old American tennis player, overcame a challenging US Open quarter-final against Mirra Andreeva, rallying from a set down and facing multiple match points. Despite 12 double faults and 42 unforced errors, Gauff found a way to win, crediting inspiration from Frances Tiafoe's own comeback the previous day and her 'delusional' self-belief.
Why it matters
This article highlights Gauff's resilience and mental fortitude, showcasing a significant moment in her career and providing an inspiring narrative for sports fans about overcoming adversity in high-stakes competition.
Coco Gauff celebrates after defeating Mirra Andreeva in their US Open quarter-final at Flushing Meadows in New York on Wednesday. Coco Gauff celebrates after defeating Mirra Andreeva in their US Open quarter-final at Flushing Meadows in New York on Wednesday. US Open Tennis 2026 Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape American rallies from brink to defeat Andreeva
Gauff survives 12 double faults in three-set escape
Prefer the Guardian on Google Coco Gauff has played far cleaner matches than on Wednesday afternoon. But few players today on the women’s tour have become better at finding answers on the fly when almost nothing is working for them.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in