Coco Gauff rankings breakthrough after Aryna Sabalenka French Open exit

Coco Gauff set to surpass Aryna Sabalenka in WTA Rankings after French Open quarter-final exit, faces Iga Swiatek in semi-finals.

Coco Gauff is on the brink of achieving a significant milestone in the WTA Rankings following Aryna Sabalenka's exit in the quarter-finals of the 2024 French Open. The young American tennis sensation is gearing up to face world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Friday, as she aims to secure her second Grand Slam title.

In a thrilling quarter-final match at the clay-court Major, Gauff defeated world No 9 Ons Jabeur with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. This victory marks her third consecutive appearance in the last four at a Grand Slam tournament, showcasing her remarkable talent and determination on the court.

Gauff has been steadily closing in on world No 2 Sabalenka in the rankings, and with the Belarusian's quarter-final loss, the American is poised to surpass her and achieve a new career-high ranking. Following the conclusion of the French Open, Gauff is set to ascend to the world No 2 position, overtaking Sabalenka and solidifying her status as one of the top players in the sport.

As Gauff prepares to take on Swiatek in their 12th encounter, she remains confident and focused on the task at hand. Reflecting on her previous matches against the French Open champion, Gauff acknowledges the challenges but approaches the upcoming showdown with a positive mindset and belief in her abilities.

With the potential to further increase her points total and climb even higher in the rankings, Gauff is determined to give her best performance against Swiatek and continue her impressive run at Roland Garros. As she faces off against the world No 1, Gauff's unwavering determination and competitive spirit will be on full display, setting the stage for an exciting and intense semi-final showdown.