Coco Gauff Completes Historic WTA 1000 Sweep, Reaches Miami Open Quarterfinals

World No. 4 Coco Gauff is making waves at the 2026 Miami Open, securing her place in the quarterfinals and achieving a remarkable feat: completing a career sweep of all 10 WTA 1000 quarterfinals. The 22-year-old defeated Sorana Cirstea in a three-set battle, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, on Monday.

A Hard-Fought Victory

Gauff’s path to the quarterfinals wasn’t without its challenges. The match against Cirstea was a back-and-forth contest, with both players trading breaks throughout the first two sets. But, Gauff found her rhythm in the third, holding all her service games and ultimately securing the win.

“I guess it wouldn’t have to happen any other way than to put some perform in,” Gauff said to press. “I reckon in the previous times I’ve played here, I’ve had some tough matches. Maybe mentally wasn’t in there. Today I just wanted to stay mentally in there.”

Coco Gauff, post-match interview

Unexpected Advice From Social Media

In a surprising turn of events, Gauff revealed that advice received from social media played a role in her victory. She jokingly credited a tweet suggesting she upload more for a shift in her strategy.

“The truth is that I saw a tweet that said I should upload more and, well, I thought: ‘Yes, you’re right.’“

Coco Gauff, post-match interview

Gauff explained that she focused on approaching the net more frequently, a tactic she believes contributed to her success.

Looking Ahead: Quarterfinal Matchup

Gauff will now face Belinda Bencic in the quarterfinals. Bencic upset Amanda Anisimova to advance. The match is scheduled for Tuesday evening.

A Historic Milestone

This victory marks the first time Gauff has reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open. More significantly, it completes a career sweep of all 10 WTA 1000 quarterfinals, a milestone rarely achieved by players at such a young age.

Recent Performance and Previous Successes

Gauff has had a mixed start to the year, reaching the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Dubai and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, but also experiencing earlier exits in Doha and Indian Wells. She is a former US Open champion, winning the title in 2023, and has a total of 11 career titles.

Tournament Bracket Update

The tournament has seen some unexpected results, including the early defeat of Iga Swiatek. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina remain in contention.

Upcoming Matches

• Karolina Muchová vs. Victoria Mboko (7-5, 7-6 (5))
• Coco Gauff vs. Belinda Bencic (8 PM ET)
• Elena Rybákina vs. Jessica Pegula
• Aryna Sabalenka vs. Hailey Baptiste

*All times are Eastern Time.

Gauff’s performance in Miami demonstrates her continued growth and potential as a dominant force in women’s tennis. Her ability to overcome challenges, both on and off the court, positions her as a strong contender for the title.