Coco Gauff is into the Miami Open final, having beaten Karolina Muchova convincingly earlier tonight.
It marked arguably her finest performance of the tournament yet, although it has been a magnificent event from the start for the American.
She is now within one win of claiming the title in her hometown.
What makes this feat even more impressive is the fact that Gauff did so despite withdrawing mid-way through her last tournament in Indian Wells due to injury.
The fact that she has just matched a Serena Williams achievement in doing so only adds to the acclaim surrounding her run.
Coco Gauff matches Serena Williams by reaching Miami Open final
In a statistic shared by OptaAce, they detail just how great Coco Gauff’s run has been for someone of her age.
The American has been shattering records ever since she burst onto the scene as a 15-year-old, and winning two Grand Slam titles at 22 has already established her as a Hall of Fame player.
Will Coco Gauff now win the Miami Open title?
However, with Gauff’s serving struggles prohibiting her progress of late, this run in Miami was much-needed for confidence, regardless of the result of the final.
And, as the aforementioned account states, she is now the youngest American to reach the final at the Miami Open since Williams did it in 2003.
Coco Gauff’s record vs Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina
Gauff does not know who she will face in the Miami Open final yet, but is aware of the two competing for the spot.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will renew their remarkable rivalry once again in 2026 for the chance to win the title.
Gauff has a successful record against both of these opponents, so she should feel confident, whoever it is.
Who wins more Grand Slams in their career – Elena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka?
Alas, the form of the top-two-ranked players in the world is enough to strike fear into anyone on the WTA Tour.
Interestingly, Gauff has only ever played Rybakina once, winning their sole meeting.
However, against Sabalenka, she has a storied history, having won both of her Grand Slam titles in finals against the Belarusian.
Their head-to-head is currently tied at six wins apiece.
