Coco Gauff Survives Tough Second Set to Reach French Open Last 16; Shares Fun Escape Room Time with Christopher Eubanks and Anna
PARIS — World No. 2 Coco Gauff secured her spot in the French Open last 16 after overcoming a challenging second set to defeat Czech opponent Marie Bouzkova 6-1, 7-6(3) on Saturday. The 21-year-old American, a semi-finalist in Paris last year, demonstrated resilience and skill on the sun-drenched clay courts as temperatures hovered around 30°C.
Commanding Start and Mid-Match Wobble
Gauff dominated the first set, quickly racing to a 3-0 lead by aggressively attacking Bouzkova’s serves and firing precise winners. She showcased her powerful backhand, delivering several down-the-line shots that helped her secure breaks and close out the set convincingly at 6-1.
Despite this strong start, the second set saw a shift in momentum. Bouzkova, ranked 47th globally, fought back fiercely, earning two breaks to take a 5-3 lead. Gauff faced pressure, including when the Czech held a 30-0 lead on her serve, just two points from winning the set. However, Gauff’s composure shone through as she staged a remarkable comeback, leveling the score and forcing a tiebreak which she dominated decisively.
Post-Match Reflection
Speaking after the match, Gauff acknowledged the challenge posed by Bouzkova’s consistent play.
“She was really putting a lot of balls back in the court in that second set. It was tough, but I’m happy with how I stayed in the match,” Gauff said.
“I played well in the first set, but missed some shots in the second. Any opponent who plays her struggles with that style.”
Upcoming Match and Off-Court Fun
Gauff will now face Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova, ranked 20th in the world, in the round of 16.
Away from the court, Gauff was seen enjoying lighter moments with fellow tennis pro Christopher Eubanks and his girlfriend Anna, taking a break from the intensity of the tournament by visiting an escape room. This fun outing highlights the camaraderie and friendships that thrive on the tour, adding a human touch to the high-stakes competition.
Gauff’s Clay Court Record
This victory marked Gauff’s 14th clay-court win of the season, tying her with Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina for the most wins on this surface in 2025. The young American continues to prove her growing dominance on clay as she pushes deeper into the French Open.
Summary
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Coco Gauff defeats Marie Bouzkova 6-1, 7-6(3) at the French Open
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Gauff recovers from a tough second set to win the tiebreak
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Next up: Ekaterina Alexandrova in the last 16
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Off-court: Gauff enjoys an escape room adventure with Christopher Eubanks and Anna
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Gauff leads 2025 clay court wins with 14 victories
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