Gauff leaves Andreeva no chance to reach US Open 3 round

Local favorite Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the US Open after a quick win against 16-year-old Mira Andreeva 6:3, 6:2.

The match began with exchanged breaks, then in the fourth game Gauff broke again. The world number 6 did not allow surprises until the end of the set and closed the part on her own serve.

The first break in the second set came in the third game and several equal games followed, but at 4:2 the American again took the opponent’s serve and closed the match without losing a point in her service game.

Coco Gauff kind words for Mirra Andreeva at US Open:

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“Mirra, I think she has a great future ahead of her. I’ve been in her position before. Hopefully you guys can continue to support her. I think she’ll be back on this stage many more times in the future.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zZNBILeySe

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 30, 2023

In the next round, Gauff will face No. 32 seed Elise Mertens, who produced an impressive comeback against Daniel Collins. The Belgian won 3:6, 7:6(7), 6:1 after saving two match points in the second set.