Coco Gauff Advances to Miami Open Finals

Delray Beach native and U.S. Open champion to compete for title at Hard Rock Stadium

Mar. 26, 2026 at 11:06pm

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Coco Gauff, the 22-year-old tennis star from Delray Beach, Florida, has easily advanced to the finals of the 2026 Miami Open tournament, which is being held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open women's singles champion, is set to compete for the Miami Open title this weekend.

Why it matters

Gauff's run to the Miami Open finals is another milestone in the young star's meteoric rise in professional tennis. As a hometown hero from nearby Delray Beach, her success is a point of pride for the South Florida community and will likely draw increased interest and viewership to the tournament.

The details

Gauff breezed through her semifinal match, winning in straight sets to secure her spot in the Miami Open finals. This will be Gauff's second appearance in the Miami Open championship match, having won the title in 2024.

  • Coco Gauff advanced to the Miami Open finals on March 26, 2026.

The players

Coco Gauff

A 22-year-old professional tennis player from Delray Beach, Florida, and the reigning U.S. Open women's singles champion.

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What’s next

Gauff will face the winner of the other semifinal match in the Miami Open finals on Sunday, March 28, 2026.

The takeaway

Coco Gauff's continued success on the tennis court, including her run to the Miami Open finals, solidifies her status as one of the top players in women's tennis and a rising star from the South Florida region.