Gauff and Keys Power Into the Quarterfinals

The 2025 French Open was shaping up to be a powerful showcase for American tennis, with Coco Gauff shining brightly after her decisive victory over Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round. Gauff, the No. 2 seed, dominated early, blanking Alexandrova 6-0 in the first set. Although the Russian put up a fight in the second, Gauff sealed her spot in the quarterfinals with a 7-5 win.

Remarkably, Gauff has yet to face a third set throughout the tournament, winning each match in straight sets. This achievement marks her fifth appearance in the quarterfinals of the French Open, a tournament where she has consistently excelled over the years. Despite claiming finalist status in 2022 and semifinals in 2024, a title has eluded her — will 2025 be her year?

Keys Survives a Thrilling Match Against Baptiste

Madison Keys also advanced, setting up an all-American clash with Gauff in the quarterfinals. The No. 7 seed triumphed over Hailey Baptiste with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-5 in a match that tested her mettle. While Keys cruised through the opening set, Baptiste pushed back hard in the second, making it a nail-biting finish.

This marks Keys' first quarterfinal appearance at the French Open since 2019, and she aims to improve upon her 2018 semifinal result. However, facing off against her fellow American, who sits five ranks above her, promises to be an electrifying showdown.

Pegula's Heartbreaking Exit

In a stark contrast, Jessica Pegula, the third-seeded player, faced heartbreak in her fourth-round match against Lois Boisson from France. Pegula started strong, winning the first set 6-3, but she faltered in the second, losing 6-4. As the match progressed into a tense third set, Pegula fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed to Boisson, who clinched the final set 6-4.

This defeat knocks the highest-seeded woman out of the tournament thus far, while Boisson, coming in ranked No. 361, celebrates the biggest victory of her career. Pegula has struggled at the French Open historically, reaching the quarterfinals just once, and this latest setback is undoubtedly a disappointment.

The Road Ahead: A Star-Studded Quarterfinals

The 2025 French Open quarterfinals are shaping up to be a can't-miss spectacle. Joining Gauff and Keys are other top competitors, including Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, Qinwen Zheng, Elina Svitolina, and now the surprising Boisson. With so much talent left to battle it out, the stakes have never been higher — who will emerge victorious?