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Coco Gauff Eliminated from Miami Open in Round of 16

Magda Linette defeats the No. 3 seed, highlighting Gauff's ongoing struggles as Jessica Pegula remains the sole American in the quarterfinals.

Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Magna Linette (POL)(R) shakes hands with Coco Gauff (USA)(L) at the net after their match on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Magna Linette (POL) hits a backhand against Coco Gauff (USA)(not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Danielle Collins (USA) serves against Aryna Sabalenka (not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Amanda Anisimova (USA) hits a forehand against Emma Raducanu (GBR)(not pictured) on day seven of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Coco Gauff lost to unseeded Magda Linette 6-4, 6-4 in the Round of 16, marking her third consecutive WTA 1000 exit at this stage in 2025.
  • Gauff struggled with her serve, committing 12 double faults and 45 unforced errors, continuing a pattern of recent performance issues.
  • Magda Linette secured her first win over a top-three player since 2021 and will face sixth seed Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals.
  • Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3, as the last remaining American woman in the tournament.
  • Other notable quarterfinalists include Aryna Sabalenka, Emma Raducanu, and Qinwen Zheng, setting up compelling matchups in the next round.