World · Malaysia Bureau
Gauff advances to US Open second round with dominant straight-set victory
Fourth-seeded American Coco Gauff swept past Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the US Open, with her service game proving a decisive factor in the contest.
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Gauff demonstrated clinical efficiency on court as she dispatched Sonmez in straight sets at the year's final Grand Slam tournament. The American's improved serving proved a crucial asset, allowing her to control the match from the baseline and limit opportunities for her Turkish opponent to mount a meaningful challenge.
The fourth seed managed her opponent's baseline game effectively while capitalising on her own service holds throughout the encounter. Her commanding performance suggests the work done on her serve during the off-season has yielded tangible results as she begins her campaign for a strong finish to the season.
Gauff now progresses to the second round where she will face a new opponent. The result continues a positive trajectory for the American as she seeks to make a deep run in a tournament where she has previously demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest level.