New York, Sept 2, 2026 (AFP) - Confident Gauff reaches US Open 2nd round with straight-set win

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2026-09-02

Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve. The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting battle fought mostly from the baseline. "It's incredible to be back on this court," an exuberant Gauff told the on-court interviewer. "I love playing in this atmosphere.......

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