Coco Gauff Fights Back to Keep US Open Title Hopes Alive

Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, displayed her fighting spirit to overcome a tough first set and defeat Elina Svitolina in a hard-fought match. Gauff, aiming to become the first woman to defend her Flushing Meadows title since Serena Williams in 2014, faced a strong challenge from the 27th seed Svitolina, who took the opening set. However, Gauff rallied back, showcasing her impressive skills and determination to secure a 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe. In another noteworthy match, Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen enjoyed a comfortable win, dropping just three games in her match against Jule Niemeier. Paula Badosa, a New York-born Spaniard, also advanced to the fourth round, edging out Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a closely contested three-set match.