Coco Gauff knows how to win in the Queen City.

After all, she’s been there, done that.

MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 14: Coco Gauff of the United States reacts against Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during the Women's Singles Fourth Round match on day eight of the Cincinnati Open 2025 at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 14, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images)
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Gauff has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati OpenCredit: Getty
Gauff has her sights set on her second Cincinnati Open title in three years, after defeating Lucia Bronzetti in the Round of 16 on Thursday afternoon.

Gauff took down Bronzetti in a tight two-set match, 6-2, 6-4.

She is advancing to the quarterfinals in the Queen City tournament for the second time in her young career, awaiting the winner of Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova.

Gauff’s first WTA 1000 title came at this tournament back in 2023, when she defeated then world No. 1, Iga Swiatek, in the semifinals and world No. 10, Karolína Muchová, in the final.

Williams had 18.

Gauff is only one back behind Maria Sharapova with 20, but won’t catch Martina Hingis who remains at the top with an outstanding 39 quarterfinals before the age of 22.

MASON, OHIO - AUGUST 14: Coco Gauff of the United States serves during the match against Lucia Bronzetti of Italy during Day 8 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 14, 2025 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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Gauff won in two setsCredit: Getty

Gauff was appreciative of her efforts after the match
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Gauff was appreciative of her efforts after the matchCredit: X/@TheTennisLetter
She turns 22 on March 13 of next year, so she has time to make a move and claim that No.2 spot, which she most definitely will.

Meanwhile, after today’s victory, Gauff was honest and transparent with her play, appreciating her effort while admitting she still could have played better.

“For the most part I played aggressive,” Gauff said.

“Maybe got a bit passive in some of those games. But it’s tough. The balls are super light and they fly. She wasn’t giving me much pace. I was trying to play with control but also aggressive.

“For the most part I think I did well. I had chances in a couple of those games. I missed a couple balls. But I learned from it and was able to close it out.”

Gauff’s quarterfinal match against either Paolini or Krejcikova will take place on Friday.