World · Singapore Bureau
Gauff advances to US Open third round after battling past Badosa
World number four Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory over Paula Badosa to progress in her quest for a second US Open title. The American won 6-4, 7-6(5) in the second round at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.
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Gauff's performance against the Spanish competitor demonstrated the resilience required to compete at the highest levels of professional tennis. The match remained competitive throughout, with Badosa pushing the seeded American deep into the second set before Gauff ultimately prevailed in a tiebreak.
The victory marks another significant milestone for Gauff as she continues her campaign for a second championship at the prestigious New York tournament. Her first US Open title came in 2023, and she returns this year as one of the tournament's leading contenders.
Gauff's progression to the third round positions her among the tournament's strongest performers at this stage of competition. As the tournament advances, the American will face increasingly demanding opposition in her pursuit of another major title on the hard courts of Queens.