NEW YORK : Defending champion Coco Gauff overcame early nerves to cruise by France's Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 26, 2024 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her first round match against France's Varvara Gracheva REUTERS/Eduardo MunozNEW YORK : Defending champion Coco Gauff overcame early nerves to cruise by France's Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Gauff suffered early exits at tune-up tournaments in Cincinnati and Toronto and there were early signs of trouble as she had five double faults in the first set. Gracheva was never able to match Gauff's firepower, with 25 unforced errors and just five winners, as the American ploughed through the second set in 27 minutes.
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