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Coco Gauff Stages Comeback Win Over Parks to Reach Miami Open Fourth Round

Coco Gauff overcame a slow start to defeat fellow American Alycia Parks 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 at the Miami Open. After dropping the first set, Gauff dominated the remainder of the match, winning 12 of the final 13 games. The victory marks her fourth appearance in the Miami Open round of 16 as she continues to pursue her first quarterfinal at the WTA 1000 event. She will next face Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea, who is playing her final season on tour.

Key Points: Coco Gauff Rallies Past Parks into Miami Open Round of 16

  • Gauff rallies after losing first set
  • Wins 12 of final 13 games
  • Ties for season comeback wins stat
  • Faces Sorana Cirstea in next round
  • Chasing first Miami quarterfinal
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Gauff reaches Miami Open fourth round with comeback win over Parks

Coco Gauff defeats Alycia Parks in three sets to advance at the Miami Open. She will face Sorana Cirstea next, seeking her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal.

"I made some adjustments on the return and I think that made a difference. - Coco Gauff"

Miami, March 22

Coco Gauff staged a comeback to defeat fellow American Alycia Parks in three sets to advance to the Miami Open round of 16.

Despite early struggles, Gauff dominated the match and saved numerous break points. It marks her fourth appearance in the last 16 in Miami, as the 22-year-old continues to chase her first quarterfinal at the WTA 1000 event.

Gauff opened with an early break to take a 2-0 lead, but Parks responded by winning six straight games to claim the first set 6-2. From there, Gauff dominated, winning 12 of the next 13 games to secure a 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory in 1 hour, 50 minutes, WTA reports.

"It was really difficult. She was playing really well and she's one of those people who's hit or miss sometimes. So, you're stuck in the fine line of being aggressive but also maybe just making her play. And I think I got too stuck on the other end of it. And then the second and third, I just tried to be aggressive when I could. I made some adjustments on the return and I think that made a difference," Gauff said after her win.

This was the American's 11th win at the WTA level after losing the first set since the start of the 2025 season, tying with Madison Keys and Anastasia Potapova on this stat. The only player with more wins from a set down in the same span is Jessica Pegula (13). Moreover, among players born since 2000, Gauff's 104 wins at WTA 1000 events rank second behind Iga Swiatek's 130 wins.

She will now face Sorana Cirstea in the next round, aiming for her first quarterfinal at the WTA 1000 event.

The Romanian veteran Cirstea, playing her final season on tour, defeated 21st seed Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-2. Gauff won their only previous meeting, a three-set match in the second round of the 2022 Australian Open.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great win, but honestly, she needs to work on her consistency. Starting strong and then collapsing for a whole set is a pattern she needs to break if she wants to win a WTA 1000 title. The stats show she's good at comebacks, but you can't always rely on that against the very top players.
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Aman W
It's inspiring to see young athletes like Gauff dominate. At just 22, she's already achieved so much. Hope she goes all the way in Miami! 🎾
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Sarah B
The stat about her being second behind Swiatek for players born since 2000 is really impressive. She's definitely one of the faces of the next generation in tennis. Good luck against Cirstea!
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Karthik V
Interesting match-up next. Cirstea is a veteran playing her last season, so she'll have nothing to lose. Gauff will need to be focused from the first point, not after losing a set. Hope she makes her first quarterfinal here!
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Nisha Z
Her ability to make mid-match adjustments is key. She figured out Parks' game and just ran away with it. That's the sign of a smart player. More power to her!

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