World · Singapore Bureau
Gauff advances as American hopes fade at US Open
Coco Gauff progressed in the tournament as fellow Americans Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova fell by the wayside. China's Zheng Qinwen staged a dramatic comeback to eliminate Keys after recovering from a 5-0 deficit in the deciding set.
LSN Singapore ·
The US Open saw a mixed day for American tennis hopes as homegrown prospects stumbled while Coco Gauff maintained her challenge in the competition. Gauff's advancement came as three other American players exited the tournament, dampening prospects for a strong domestic showing in New York.
China's Zheng Qinwen delivered the most remarkable performance of the day, orchestrating a stunning turnaround against Keys. After finding herself trailing 5-0 in the final set, Zheng clawed her way back to secure a 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 victory. The comeback showcased the resilience of the Chinese competitor, who forced a tiebreak in the second set before closing out the match in the third.
Keys' collapse marked a significant setback for American representation in the later stages. The loss highlighted the mounting challenges facing American players at one of the sport's most prestigious events. Meanwhile, Fritz and Anisimova also fell short of advancing, further limiting home nation hopes as the tournament progressed.
Gauff's progression provides some consolation for American tennis fans, as she looks to make a deeper run in the competition. The American's continued presence in the draw offers hope that the host nation can still produce a competitive showing in the final stages of the tournament.