In the Madrid Open, American rising star Coco Gauff secured her place in the women's final after defeating world number one Iga Swiatek, while in the men's draw, Norway's Casper Ruud created history by defeating Daniil Medvedev.
Sports News: American tennis star Coco Gauff achieved a significant milestone at the Madrid Open 2025. She defeated defending champion and world number one Iga Swiatek in the semi-final in just 64 minutes, winning 6-1, 6-1, thereby securing her first-ever place in the final of this prestigious clay-court tournament. Gauff showcased exceptional play throughout the match, particularly in her return games, breaking Swiatek's serve three times in the first set and twice in the second.
This victory is not only a major achievement in Gauff's career but also demonstrates her potential to become a leading Grand Slam contender in the future. In the final, she will face either world number two Aryna Sabalenka or veteran Elina Svitolina.
Swiatek dwarfed by Gauff's aggressiveness
Coco Gauff recorded one of the most impressive victories of her career on the red clay of Madrid, defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1. The match lasted only 64 minutes, but Gauff's confident and controlled performance left Swiatek with no opportunity for a comeback. Gauff broke Swiatek's serve three times in the first set and twice in the second.
This is the first time Gauff has reached the Madrid Open final. The 20-year-old American player said after her victory, "This win could be a turning point in my career. Winning like this against Iga is confidence-boosting." Gauff will now face either Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, who will contest the other semi-final.
Casper Ruud's strategic victory eliminates Medvedev
A major upset unfolded in the men's draw when Norway's Casper Ruud defeated top-ranked player Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-5 to secure his semi-final spot. This match was particularly significant because Medvedev had previously won all three of their previous encounters. However, this time, Ruud dominated with a b strategy and powerful serve.
With this victory, Ruud became the first player born in 1990 or later to reach 30 tour-level semi-finals. After the match, Ruud said, "I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I kept believing in myself. The previous losses were in my mind, but today I was able to leave them behind."
Upcoming clash with Cerundolo
In the semi-finals, Ruud will face Francisco Cerúndolo of Argentina, who defeated Jaume Munar 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in a hard-fought match. Cerúndolo had already surprised everyone in this tournament by defeating top seed Alexander Zverev. The Madrid Open began with some technical difficulties. A sudden power outage in Spain and Portugal forced the postponement of about 20 matches. However, the organizers quickly regained control of the situation, and the tournament is now running smoothly.
