The opening frame belonged completely to Andreeva, who exploited early errors and maintained strict control from the baseline. Gauff found herself down a set and staring at elimination when Andreeva forced two match points during a tense second-set tiebreak. Refusing to back down, Gauff elevated her aggression, won a grueling 39-shot rally, and clawed her way back to level the match.What Caused Andreeva's CollapseAs Gauff found her second wind, the pressure visibly mounted on the young challenger. Unforced errors began to creep into Andreeva's game during the deciding third set. Frustration peaked when the Russian dropped her serve early in the decider, allowing Gauff to run away with the final set 6-2 and seal the victory in two hours and nineteen minutes.Who Awaits in the Next RoundWith this resilient win secured, Gauff moves forward to face Elena Rybakina in the semifinals. Rybakina advanced earlier in the day and secured the world number one ranking, setting up a blockbuster showdown at Flushing Meadows.also read : Ben Shelton Stuns, Carlos Alcaraz to Reach US Open Semifinals
