Coco Gauff has advanced to the semifinals of the Ecotrans Ladies Open in Berlin. Gauff faced a challenging match against Ekaterina Alexandrova, winning in straight sets to move into the quarterfinals. In the quarterfinals, Gauff won the first set 7-6(9) against Ons Jabeur in a closely contested tiebreak that lasted 68 minutes. However, Jabeur was forced to retire due to illness after the first set, allowing Gauff to advance to the semifinals. Gauff expressed her sympathy for Jabeur, acknowledging the competitive nature of their match and wishing her a speedy recovery.
🚨 Ons Jabeur retires against Coco Gauff in the Berlin quarterfinals 💔 Gauff took the first set 7-6(9). Wishing you a speedy recovery, Ons! 🫶 #ecotransLadiesOpen https://t.co/YTDB0oUGHq
Coco Gauff on Ons Jabeur retiring from their match in Berlin: “It doesn’t feel like a win. Especially because we had such a great first set. I wish Ons the best. I think it’s something that’s just gonna happen today and she’ll feel better tomorrow. I think she’ll be strong at… https://t.co/15BYPCMT16
Coco Gauff advances to the semifinals in Berlin as Ons Jabeur retires from the match. Ons was getting her temperature checked after losing the first set in a long tiebreak. Hopefully Ons is alright and is ready for Wimbledon. It’s an event that holds a very special place in… https://t.co/zLlBCgL1a2
Into the final 4⃣ @CocoGauff is into the semifinals after Jabeur is forced to retire due to illness. #ecotransLadiesOpen https://t.co/9BzuGJZG75
Into the final 4⃣ @CocoGauff is into the semifinals after Jabeur is forced to retire due to injury. #ecotransLadiesOpen https://t.co/fXnYjY1Kdb
An EXPLOSIVE start! 💥 @CocoGauff strikes first and takes the first set over Jabeur in a 68 minutes 7-6(9). #ecotransLadiesOpen https://t.co/oHlRcHcohI
Gauff wins the first set 7-6(9) against Ons Jabeur in Berlin On her 8th set point, Coco takes the lead. Unreal set of grass court tennis from both. https://t.co/TKu5IXBNqO
Coco finds the key 🔑 and advances in Berlin! Gauff faced a tricky opponent in Alexandrova, but ultimately got through in straight sets to move into the quarterfinals. #ecotransLadiesOpen https://t.co/fi66v9CC3i