US Open: Coco Gauff Defeats Tatjana Maria To Set Up Round Three With Svitolina

Add as a preferred source on Google

Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the US Open with a straightforward victory over Tatjana Maria on Wednesday. The defending champion at Flushing Meadows secured a 6-4, 6-0 win in just 80 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, seeded third, will face Elina Svitolina in the next round.

The American player won seven consecutive games to close out the match, achieving her fifth bagel set at a grand slam this year. "It was a tricky match," Gauff remarked. "Overall I thought I did well in the first set. It was close, but I got out of those service games."

Gauff acknowledged some errors but felt her decisions were correct. "Obviously could serve better, but off the ground and at the net there were some errors, but I think every time it was the right decision to make. It was just about execution," she added.

Since 2000, Coco Gauff has now surpassed Kim Clijsters for the second-most Women's Singles match wins at Grand Slam events before turning 21. Gauff's 59 wins only trail Maria Sharapova's 81 in this category.

Gauff has faced Svitolina twice before, winning their most recent encounter at this year's Auckland Open final after losing to her at the 2021 Australian Open. Svitolina reached the US Open semi-finals in 2019.

Youngest Player Achievements

Gauff has now won nine straight matches at the US Open, making her the youngest player to achieve this feat since Maria Sharapova between 2006 and 2007. The 20-year-old continues to impress with her performance on the grand slam stage.

"It was just about execution," Gauff said regarding her performance against Maria. Her ability to maintain focus and deliver under pressure has been key to her success.

The upcoming match against Svitolina promises to be an exciting contest as both players have shown strong form recently. Fans are eagerly anticipating how Gauff will fare against a seasoned opponent like Svitolina.

As Gauff continues her journey at Flushing Meadows, she remains focused on each match ahead. Her determination and skill have made her one of the standout players in this year's tournament.

The sports community is keenly watching Gauff's progress as she aims to add another grand slam title to her impressive resume. With each victory, she solidifies her status as one of tennis's rising stars.