How & Where To Watch Mirra Andreeva vs. Coco Gauff? Start Time, Predictions, Live Streams and TV Channels for US Open Quarterfinals

The 2026 US Open is down to its final eight in the women's singles draw, and one of the most intriguing quarterfinals brings together two of the game's brightest young stars. No. 4 seed Coco Gauff takes on No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with a place in the semifinals at stake.

It is also a meeting between the last two French Open champions. Gauff lifted the Roland Garros trophy in 2025, while Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion for the first time in Paris earlier this year. Now, the American is chasing another deep run on home soil, while Andreeva is looking to reach her first US Open semifinal.

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The match is scheduled as the second women's quarterfinal on Arthur Ashe Stadium, following Qinwen Zheng vs. Elena Rybakina. That means Gauff and Andreeva will take the court after the conclusion of the earlier quarterfinal rather than at a fixed standalone start time.

Gauff vs. Andreeva Head-to-Head Record

History gives Gauff a significant advantage.

The American owns a 5-0 record against Andreeva in their previous WTA main-draw meetings. Their latest encounter came in the Italian Open quarterfinals earlier this season, where Gauff recovered after losing the opening set to win 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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Gauff also defeated Andreeva in straight sets during her run to the 2023 US Open title, winning 6-3, 6-2 in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

But the Russian arriving in New York this year is a considerably more accomplished player. At only 19, Andreeva is already a Grand Slam champion and has established herself as a Top 5 player.

Gauff vs. Andreeva: Who Has the Edge?

The tactical battle should be fascinating because both players are exceptional movers but approach points differently.

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Gauff's greatest advantage is her ability to defend from difficult positions and immediately turn defense into offense. Her speed across the baseline allows her to extend rallies that many opponents would consider finished, while her improved serve gives her a better chance of starting points on her terms.

Andreeva's biggest weapon is her tennis intelligence. She is comfortable changing pace, redirecting rallies and using angles rather than simply trying to overpower opponents. Her ability to mix heavy topspin with shorter balls and changes of direction could be particularly important against Gauff.

The Russian knows exactly what awaits her.

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"I think we all know that Coco is a great fighter, so I feel like not one point is going to be easy," Andreeva said. She also pointed to Gauff's improved serve and increased willingness to move forward and play more aggressively.

Then there is the crowd.

Playing Gauff on Arthur Ashe means Andreeva will have to deal with an overwhelmingly supportive New York audience backing the American.

"Also, with the home crowd, of course it's going to be a tough match," Andreeva acknowledged.

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Mirra Andreeva vs. Coco Gauff Prediction

Andreeva has the game to make this much more competitive than their 5-0 head-to-head record suggests. She is no longer the teenage prospect Gauff defeated three years ago; she arrives as a Grand Slam champion with significantly greater experience and belief.

But Gauff's current form is difficult to ignore.

She has not dropped a set in New York, has already beaten Andreeva five times, and will have the Arthur Ashe crowd behind her. Her ability to absorb Andreeva's changes of pace and turn long rallies into physical battles could ultimately decide the contest.

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Prediction: Coco Gauff to defeat Mirra Andreeva in a tight straight-set battle, 7-5, 6-4, and advance to the US Open semifinals.

Mirra Andreeva vs. Coco Gauff: Where to Watch

For fans in the United States, the US Open will be available across ESPN and ABC, with coverage switching between the major matches taking place at Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium. ESPN2 and ESPN3 will also provide additional coverage, while fans looking for a dedicated digital feed can turn to ESPN+.

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In the UK and Ireland, fans can watch the US Open on Sky Sports Tennis, with streaming available through the Sky Go app.

Viewers in Australia can follow the action through the Nine Network, 9Now and Stan Sport.

Across Europe, coverage is available through Eurosport and Discovery+, while fans in Canada can watch on TSN and stream the match through the TSN App.

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