Cori Gauff has made history yet again after reaching the quarterfinals of the Auckland Open. The 15-year-old American sensation, who is the youngest player to ever qualify for the main draw of a WTA Tour event, defeated Elina Svitolina in a thrilling match that ended 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.
Gauff, who is ranked No. 143 in the world, was able to outlast Svitolina, who is ranked No. 5 in the world. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both players trading breaks throughout the match. In the end, it was Gauff who was able to come out on top, winning the final set 7-5.
The victory marks yet another milestone for Gauff, who has already earned wins over Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka in her young career. She is now one win away from becoming the youngest player to ever reach a WTA Tour semifinal.
Gauff will now face Elena Raducanu in the quarterfinals. Raducanu is currently ranked No. 124 in the world and is coming off a thrilling three-set victory over Anastasia Potapova. Raducanu was able to come back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
It should be an exciting match between two talented young players. Gauff has already proven that she can compete with the best players in the world and Raducanu is no slouch either. It should be an exciting match and one that will surely be worth watching.
