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Gauff battles past Keys to reach semi-finals

World number two Coco Gauff overcame a scrappy start to beat fellow American Madison Keys and reach the semi-finals of the French Open.

Gauff won 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 6-1 under the roof on Court Phillippe Chatrier to reach her third semi-final at Roland Garros.

Both players were well below their best but Gauff eventually found her rhythm late in the second set and kicked on to dominate in the third.

"It wasn't an easy match and I'm very happy to get through it," said Gauff, 21.

"She is obviously a very great player and her forehand is probably one of the best, if not the best, on tour.