Caroline Garcia powers past Coco Gauff to seal semi-final place and end American’s dream of US Open triumph

Caroline Garcia continued her rich vein of form as she powered past Coco Gauff to reach the semi-final of the US Open, ending the young American’s dream of securing a home Grand Slam in the process. The Frenchwoman claimed her 13th successive win in most convincing manner, overcoming the highly rated Gauff on Arthur Ashe Stadium in mightily impressive fashion to seal her place in the last-four. Ad It has been a fine tournament for the world No.

17 but somehow she managed to find an even higher level to win 6-3 6-4, and on this showing, she will take some stopping as she bids for her maiden Grand Slam title. US OpenWhy red-hot Garcia is relishing Gauff showdown in primetime quarter-final16 HOURS AGO Garcia will meet Ons Jabeur in the next round after the Tunisian became the first African woman to reach the US Open semi-finals in the open era by beating Ajla Tomljanovic in straight sets. Asked how it felt to be in her first major semi-final, a delighted Garcia said: «I don't know how to describe it.

It's crazy. »The atmosphere was very, very strong. Obviously to play an American here it's like crazy energy, and my head is just buzzing." Casper Ruud holds nerve to overcome Matteo Berrettini Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray could team up for Great Britain in new mixed tournament Garcia was asked to explain her blistering form, to which she responded: «I have always played very aggressive.

I'm able to move and practice the way I want. And I just go for my shots, even when I'm stressed.» The victory sets up an intriguing battle with Jabeur, with both players vying to lift their first Grand Slam title, and Garcia admits it's going to be a «great challenge». «Since the juniors she's a big, big and big player and a tough one for