“Follow the Etiquette”- Coco Gauff Issues Message to Influencers After US Open Controversy
Gauff overcame early pressure and a second-set tiebreak to keep alive her bid for a third Grand Slam title.
- On Thursday, Coco Gauff defeated Paula Badosa 6-4, 7-6 at the United States Open in New York, advancing to the third round at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Despite a gulf in rankings, the 28-year Manhattan-born Spaniard Badosa held a positive record against the 22-year American Gauff, including victories in their last two meetings.
- Both players exchanged breaks during a tight second set before Gauff secured victory in the tiebreak after Badosa smacked a backhand long.
- Im really happy to be through today, Gauff said on court, noting the challenge of facing a tough opponent in the second round.
- Next-Round opponent Cristina Bucsa awaits Gauff at Flushing Meadows as she pursues a third Grand Slam title.
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Coco Gauff downs Paula Badosa to reach US Open third round
NEW YORK–Coco Gauff battled into the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a straight sets victory over Spain’s Paula Badosa. Gauff advanced to a meeting with another Spaniard, Cristina Bucsa, after powering past Badosa 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in just under two hours. The 22-year-old American star, who is chasing a repeat of
“Follow the Etiquette”- Coco Gauff Issues Message to Influencers After US Open Controversy
Back in 2023, Coco Gauff found herself caught in the middle when climate protesters disrupted her US Open semifinal. She supported what they were fighting for, but made it clear she did not support their protest interrupting her match. Three years later, Gauff is taking a similar stance on the influencer debate in New York. “I think it’s great to have a different demographic to the sport. I have no problem with influencers. I’ve met some of them…
Coco Gauff is through to the third round of the US Open after a 2–0 set win over Paula Badosa from Spain.
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Coco Gauff ousts Paula Badosa; stays on course for second US Open title
World number four Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory against Paula Badosa in the second round of the U.S. Open. Despite Badosa's strong challenge and previous wins against Gauff, the American triumphed in two sets, 6-4, 7-6(5), on a sweltering evening at Arthur Ashe Court, advancing her quest for a second title at Flushing Meadows.
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