Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Coco Gauff's US Open Title Hopes End in Semifinal Defeat
Coco Gauff wanted to win the US Open, but she lost her semifinal match.
She won the first set against Elena Rybakina.
Rybakina then won the next two sets.
Gauff tried hard to come back in the final set.
She briefly leveled the set after hitting a strong backhand passing shot.
Rybakina broke her serve again and won the match.
Gauff said the loss hurt because winning the tournament was her goal.
She also said she would learn from the match and keep working toward future victories.
Coco Gauff lost to Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinal.
Gauff won the opening set but surrendered her lead as Rybakina mounted a comeback.
The 21-year-old American said the loss hurt because she wanted to win the tournament.
Gauff described the defeat as a learning experience and vowed to keep pursuing major titles.
Rybakina advanced to the final against Aryna Sabalenka after breaking Gauff in the deciding set's final game.
- Who
- Coco Gauff lost to Elena Rybakina in the US Open semifinal; Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
- What
- Gauff was defeated in three sets, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, ending her US Open title hopes.
- When
- The match took place during the US Open tournament; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- Why
- Rybakina won after recovering from losing the first set and breaking Gauff late in the deciding set.
- Match result
- Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
- Match duration
- Two hours and eight minutes.
- Tournament round
- US Open semifinal.
- Gauff's seeding
- No. 3 seed.
- Opening set
- Gauff won the first set 6-3.
- Deciding set
- Rybakina broke in the 10th game to win 6-4.
- Next matchup
- Rybakina will play Aryna Sabalenka in the final.