Coco Gauff Advances Past Badosa at 2026 US Open
Coco Gauff, the American fourth seed, overcame a challenging match against former world No. 2 Paula Badosa, winning 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2026 US Open. This victory allows Gauff to reach the third round for the fifth consecutive year.
Despite Badosa's lower ranking of 87th, she had previously won against Gauff in their last two encounters, making her a formidable opponent. The match saw Gauff saving two break points early in the first set before securing a break due to a forehand error from Badosa.
The second set was tightly contested, leading to a tie-break where Gauff ultimately triumphed after Badosa sent her final shot long. Gauff expressed her nerves during the match but acknowledged the importance of such experiences for building confidence.
She will next compete against Spain's Cristina Bucsa for a spot in the fourth round.
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