World No. 2 and top seed Coco Gauff is aiming to kick off her North American hard-court swing on a high, and she’s made steady progress so far at the Canadian Open. The 21-year-old edged past fellow American Danielle Collins in a tight second-round battle and is set to face Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova in the third.
Gauff is in search of her rhythm after enduring an underwhelming grass-court swing, and a win over Kudermetova would be a step in that direction. The Russian, meanwhile, entered the first round after getting past Cristina Bucșa in a close first-round encounter and convincingly ousted 29th seed Olga Danilović in the second. With both players looking to leave their mark and move deeper into the draw, this promises to be a clash worth watching.
Coco Gauff vs. Veronika Kudermetova Match Details
- Fixture: Coco Gauff vs. Veronika Kudermetova
- Date: July 31, 2025
- Tournament: Canadian Open (Omnium Banque Nationale présenté par Rogers)
- Round: Round of 32
- Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada
- Category: WTA 1000
- Surface: Outdoor hard courts
- Live telecast: USA – Tennis Channel, TC Plus | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – Sportsnet, TVA
Gauff vs. Kudermetova Head-to-Head
Gauff and Kudermetova’s on-court rivalry spans three matches, with the American holding a narrow 2-1 lead in their head-to-head. It’s been almost two years since their last encounter in Beijing, which saw Gauff outfox Kudermetova 7-6(5), 6-2 in the second round.
The two had met twice earlier that same year. Their first encounter came in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 event in Doha, where Kudermetova claimed a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 victory. Gauff responded in Stuttgart, holding her nerve to win a tightly contested 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(3) battle. As they meet again in Montreal, Gauff will look to extend her head-to-head lead, while Kudermetova aims to even the score.
Gauff vs. Kudermetova Prediction
Gauff has enjoyed a solid season so far, highlighted by a strong clay-court run that included runner-up finishes in Madrid and Rome and a triumph at the French Open. She enters her third-round clash against Kudermetova with a respectable 32-10 win-loss record.
The American leans heavily on her strong service games, winning nearly 70% of them. Her aggressive baseline play and powerful shot-making further tip the balance in her favor. Additionally, Gauff boasts a win percentage of over 70% on both indoor and outdoor hard courts, underscoring her dominance on the surface.
Kudermetova has shown promising form in Montreal and could certainly challenge the top seed. However, pulling off an upset might be a stretch given her overall singles season, which has been largely defined by early exits. Her best results so far have been quarterfinal finishes in Hobart and ‘s-Hertogenbosch.
The Russian also leans on her serve, but her success rate in service games trails Gauff’s, sitting at around 64%. Her hard-court record has also been modest, with an approximate win rate of 58%. Given the seedings, overall form, and a head-to-head lead, Gauff will likely enter the match with a psychological advantage.
Prediction: Gauff to win in three sets
