In a thrilling BNP Paribas Open semifinal match at Indian Wells, Coco Gauff showcased remarkable resilience by saving three match points against Maria Sakkari. Gauff, who was down 4-6, 2-5 and a double break down at one point, managed to even the score to 5-5 in the second set before ultimately winning it 7-6(5), although one tweet mentioned the score as 7-6(4). This victory pushed the match into a deciding third set, keeping Gauff's hopes alive in the tournament.
Leaving it all out there π₯ Coco Gauff saves THREE match points and wins the second set 7-6(5) over Maria Sakkari. Into a deciding set we go... πΏ #TennisParadise https://t.co/zjsWiPFtzB
Leaving it all out there π₯ Coco Gauff saves THREE match points and wins the second set 7-6(4) over Maria Sakkari. Into a deciding set we go... πΏ #TennisParadise https://t.co/ec9NUsL8Wq
Début du troisième set entre Coco Cauff et Maria Sakkari à Indian Wells... https://t.co/2B9mFCNduX
Going 3 sets after Gauff wins the 2d in a tiebreaker 7-5 Been that kind of week in the desert for the American. Not her best tennis but her grittiest https://t.co/NhKDvrv65h
BUCKLE UP π @CocoGauff saves 3οΈβ£ match points and forces a deciding set with Sakkari at 4-6 7-6(5)! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/m6EUl3d36a
BUCKLE UP π @CocoGauff saves 3οΈβ£ match points and forces a decider with Sakkari at 4-6 7-6(5)! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/E6NqTCk8Ei
Not done yet π€ @CocoGauff saves three match points on Sakkari's serve to bring the match to 5-5 in the second set. #TennisPardise https://t.co/OM3jS2tb2M
Coco Gauff saves three match points to keep Maria Sakkari from closing out this #BNPParibasOpen semifinal. Gauff rallies from 4-6, 2-5 (double break) down in the 2d to 5-5 Could go anywhere from here #getty https://t.co/s2xAadGlp5
Absolute SCENES in the desert π Sakkari serves for the match twice & holds 3οΈβ£ match points, but @CocoGauff breaks for 5-5 in the second set! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/d654snST3K