Coco Gauff picked up her first win at the Madrid Open against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean.
Gauff admitted to not being entirely comfortable on the clay, but she defeated Jeanjean with little issue in Madrid.
The American will play Sorana Cîrstea next as she looks to win the Madrid Open for the first time in her career, following her final appearance in 2025.
Gauff looked imperious in her first match in Madrid and she managed a feat she had not previously achieved for six months.
Coco Gauff breaks six-month streak
Gauff’s serving woes are not a secret and the star still tops the WTA Tour for double faults over this season.
However, it appears the 21-year-old is turning a corner after hiring Gavin MacMillan as her biomechanic coach.
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For the first time in six months, Gauff did not hit a single double fault in her Madrid Open match with Jeanjean.
The unfortunate streak dates back to Gauff’s time at the 2025 Wuhan Open in a round of 32 match with Moyuka Uchijima.
Gauff lifted the trophy at the Wuhan Open last year, so that could prove to be a good omen for the 21-year-old.
Coco Gauff’s route to the Madrid Open final
Gauff will be hoping to win her first clay court title of the year at the Madrid Open, but it will not be easy for the star.
The American faces a tough test against in-form Cirstea next and Linda Noskova will likely be her next opponent in the fourth round.
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Jessica Pegula could be awaiting in the quarter-finals, with Elena Rybakina the hot favourite for the semi-finals.
Gauff will have to beat two of the WTA Tour top five just to reach the final for the second consecutive year.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will likely be her opponent if Gauff manages to reach the final in Madrid.
