In the run-up to the promising semi-final match of Roland Garros in view of Iga Swiatek (1st in the world ranking), a rival against whom he has a negative history, consisting of one win and ten losses, Coco Gauff (3rd) received very good news.
Starting next Monday, the American, who beat the Tunisian Ons Jabeur (9th) 4-6, 6-2 and 6-3 in the quarterfinals, She will climb one position in the WTA ranking to become the new world number 2.
This will be possible thanks to the surprising defeat of the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka (2nd)who will enjoy the last days in that position, at the hands of the young Russian Mirra Andreeva (38th), who took advantage of her freshness to win 6-7 (5), 6-4 and 6-4 at the Philippe Chatrier.
This way, to their 20 yearsthe one born in Delray, Beach Florida, owner of seven titles, will be placed first time in his career as only escort of the recent champion in Madrid and Rome, who will maintain its leadership in the organization regardless of the outcome in the French brick dust.
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