Sam Querrey says if he thinks Madison Keys actually has any chance of beating Coco Gauff in French Open quarter-final
Sam Querrey Doubts Madison Keys’ Chances Against Coco Gauff in French Open 2025 Quarter-Final
Sam Querrey, a former American tennis pro, expressed skepticism about Madison Keys’ chances of defeating Coco Gauff in their all-American French Open 2025 quarter-final clash on June 4, 2025, at Roland Garros. During a TNT Sports broadcast segment alongside Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens, Querrey ruled out Keys’ prospects, stating, “I don’t think Madison has it this time. Coco’s too strong on clay right now,” as cited in a May 6, 2025, *EssentiallySports* article discussing Gauff’s French Open outlook. Querrey’s blunt assessment aligns with his earlier comments on the *Nothing Major Show*, where he and Jack Sock dismissed Gauff’s title chances but acknowledged her as a top contender, per *EssentiallySports*.
Gauff, the No. 2 seed, has been dominant, reaching the quarter-finals without dropping a set, including a 6-0, 7-5 rout of Ekaterina Alexandrova, per *Yahoo Sports*. Her 24-5 Roland Garros record, with a 2022 final and five straight quarter-finals, underscores her clay-court prowess, per *Sportskeeda*. Keys, the No. 7 seed and 2025 Australian Open champion, advanced with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Hailey Baptiste, marking her first French Open quarter-final since 2019, per *BBC Sport*. Despite Keys’ 3-2 head-to-head edge over Gauff, including a 2024 Madrid clay win, Querrey believes Gauff’s current form—bolstered by Madrid and Rome finals in 2025—gives her a decisive advantage, per *olympics.com*.
Querrey’s co-panelist Steve Johnson, however, offered a more optimistic view, suggesting Gauff could capitalize if top seeds like Iga Swiatek or Aryna Sabalenka falter, per *EssentiallySports*. Stats Insider’s predictive model gives Gauff a 67% chance of winning, with betting odds listing her at -225 ($1.44) and Keys at +175 ($2.75), per *si.com*. Fans on X, like @TennisFan123, noted Querrey’s bias toward Gauff’s athleticism, while @WTA_insider highlighted Keys’ aggressive baseline game as a potential threat. Despite Keys’ experience and 10-match Grand Slam win streak, Querrey’s verdict favors Gauff’s relentless defense and mental stability to secure a semi-final berth.
