Rome: Gauff Keeps Perfect Record vs Andreeva With Three-Set Win

Gauff fights back to beat Andreeva and reach Rome last four

Coco Gauff defeated Mirra Andreeva in three sets in Rome, coming from a set down to extend her 5-0 head-to-head record.

After losing the first set, Gauff took control in Rome, holding off a late Andreeva charge to advance in three sets...

Coco Gauff extended her unbeaten run against Mirra Andreeva, coming from a set down in Rome for the third match in a row to claim a fifth straight win over the Russian.

After dropping the opening set, Gauff surged to a 3-0 lead in the second. She saved a break point at 3-1, then broke again to take the set and force a decider, where she managed to hold off Andreeva’s push to get back into the match.

Now THAT is a comeback! 🪏🪏🪏@CocoGauff digs deep to defeat Andreeva in a three set thriller!#IBI26 pic.twitter.com/sOWLHMe8IH

— wta (@WTA) May 12, 2026

Serving for the match at 5-1 and again at 5-3, Gauff was broken both times. She eventually broke Andreeva to close it out and secure victory.

“I ‌had a big lead in the third set, and it got a little bit close,” Gauff said.

“She's a great player, she's capable of winning games, and I think I learned a little bit on how to try to close those out, but ⁠I'm glad I was able ⁠to win.”