Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return
Coco Gauff powers through her US Open opener in straight sets, reviving her bid for a second title and the world No. 1 spot.
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The victory moves her one step closer to a possible second Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows and sustains her drive toward the world No. 1 ranking. The match concluded without the earlier lapse that had drawn attention in previous tournaments, according to the coverage.
The New York Post described the performance as “nearly perfect,” while BBC reported that Gauff’s earlier flaw was forgotten on her winning return. Yahoo Sports emphasized that the result keeps her quest for a second US Open title and a climb to the world No. 1 spot alive.
Gauff advances to the second round, where she will meet the winner emerging from the adjacent bracket. The next encounter will reveal whether she can preserve her momentum and continue her push toward the top ranking as the tournament unfolds.
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Sources (5)
- Coco Gauff makes it look easy in nearly perfect first-round US Open win New York Post · 1d ago
- No. 5 Cobolli rallies from two sets down at the US Open as play picks up after a morning of rain Front - The Journal · 1d ago
- Coco Gauff starts quest for 2nd US Open title, World No. 1 ranking with impressive straight-sets win Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- 2026 US Open: Coco Gauff vs. Zeynep Sonmez US Open Tennis · 1d ago
- Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return BBC · 1d ago
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What was the result of Coco Gauff's first-round US Open match?
She won in straight sets.
Who did Gauff defeat in the opening round?
Zeynep Sonmez.
Which ranking is Gauff aiming to reach with a second US Open title?
The world No. 1 ranking.
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