New York – In a spirited performance at the U.S. Open, fourth‑seed Coco Gauff secured her place in the tournament’s second week for the fifth straight year. The 22‑year‑old American overcame Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in straight sets, 6‑3, 6‑4, to advance to the fourth round.
Gauff, whose serve has often drawn criticism, remained composed in front of a supportive home crowd. She delivered 15 winners and displayed a variety of shots, especially after dropping her serve early in the third game. “Today was mainly defence, honestly, in the first set,” Gauff said, adding that once she found her rhythm she could “swing through a little more.”
Key moments from the match
After losing her serve in the third game, Gauff quickly regained control, leveling the match by the sixth game with deep backhand strikes. She broke Bucsa again in the eighth game during a 21‑shot rally, emphasizing her determination: “Once I was down that break I just told myself I need to accelerate through my shots.”
In the second set, Gauff limited unforced errors and continued to dominate from the baseline. A crucial break in the ninth game came via a powerful backhand winner, and she closed out the match with a smooth finish, wearing a pale yellow kit.
Looking ahead, Gauff will face either fellow American Iva Jovic or the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in the fourth round, continuing her quest for a first Grand Slam title.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
