Coco Gauff vs Mirra Andreeva: Quarterfinal Clash at the Italian Open
Coco Gauff is riding high on confidence after another strong showing in the Italian Open, where she advanced to the quarterfinals. Speaking after her R16 victory, Gauff noted that she felt in control throughout the match. After a runner-up finish in Madrid, the 2023 US Open champion is showing consistency on clay in Rome as she eyes her first WTA title of the 2025 season. Her next test? A showdown with rising star Mirra Andreeva in what promises to be a thrilling quarterfinal.
<strong>Gauff’s 2025 Season So Far</strong>
The year began well for Gauff with a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open, but she hit a rough patch soon after. She was eliminated early in four consecutive tournaments—Qatar, Dubai, Indian Wells, and Miami—failing to go beyond the Round of 16 in any of them. However, her clay season marked a turning point. She reached the quarterfinals in Stuttgart, only to be defeated by Jasmine Paolini.
Her resurgence continued in Madrid, where she reached the final but lost to World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff has carried that form into Rome, where she began her campaign with a comeback win over Victoria Mboko, defeating the Canadian 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. She followed that up with straight-set victories over Magda Linette and Emma Raducanu, dominating the latter 6-1, 6-2.
<strong>Andreeva’s Rise in 2025</strong>
Eighteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva is having a standout season. She reached the fourth round at the Australian Open, then went on to win her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai, defeating Clara Tauson in the final. She backed it up with another WTA 1000 win at Indian Wells, this time besting Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match.
Despite early exits in Miami and Stuttgart, Andreeva reached the quarterfinals in Madrid, where she lost to Gauff. In Rome, she began by defeating Emiliana Arango, then ousted Linda Noskova in straight sets. Most recently, she beat Clara Tauson again, this time in three sets: 5-7, 6-3, 6-2.
<strong>Head-to-Head Record</strong>
Gauff leads the head-to-head against Andreeva 3-0. Their most recent meeting came in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, where Gauff won in straight sets (7-5, 6-1). She also defeated Andreeva in the 2023 US Open and French Open.
<strong>Playing Styles and Match Prediction</strong>
Gauff brings a powerful all-court game with strong groundstrokes and excellent movement. She’s especially effective at controlling rallies and turning defense into offense. Andreeva, despite her young age, is known for her mental toughness and a potent one-handed backhand. She’s capable of delivering powerful groundstrokes and thrives in pressure moments.
Though Andreeva has a slightly better win-loss record this season—winning 27 of 33 matches compared to Gauff’s 17-7—Gauff’s record on clay and her dominance in their previous encounters give her the edge. Gauff has twice reached the semifinals in Rome (2021 and 2024), both times falling to Iga Swiatek, while Andreeva has limited experience at this event.
<strong>Prediction:</strong> Coco Gauff to win in three sets.