The semi-final advancement in the French Open is Gauff's first at the grand slam level.
It is long-awaited - and a result of the 18-year-old finding a balance between tennis and the rest of his life, she explains.
- Last year, I focused mostly on making others like ... but it's about enjoying life, says Gauff in the victory interview.
- What I would like to say to young players out there is that your achievements, your job, how much money you earn, do not define you as people.
Just love yourself and stop caring about what others think.
In the quarterfinals, Gauff won against Sloane Stephens 2-0.
In the semifinals, Italian Martina Trevisan is waiting.
If Gauff goes on to the final, she will be the youngest since 2004 to go so far in a grand slam tournament.