World · Singapore Bureau
Gauff departs US Open optimistic despite Rybakina upset
American tennis player Coco Gauff's bid to win the US Open ended in defeat on Thursday, but she remains encouraged by recent improvements to her game. Gauff fell to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-4 6-4 in their match at Flushing Meadows.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK - Coco Gauff's championship aspirations at the US Open came to an end Thursday when she suffered a straight-sets loss to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, falling 3-6 6-4 6-4 in their encounter at the prestigious New York tournament.
Despite the disappointment of an early exit, Gauff appears to have extracted positive momentum from her time in the competition. The American indicated that tactical adjustments and refinements she has implemented in her game are beginning to yield results, suggesting a platform for future success in major tournaments.
Rybakina's victory advances the Kazakhstani player further into the championship, while Gauff departs New York with what she perceives as genuine progress in her overall performance and approach to the sport. The setback, while notable, does not diminish the technical strides the American believes she has achieved during the latter stages of the season.
Gauff will now turn her attention to upcoming competitions, carrying forward the developments that showed promise during her US Open campaign.