Gauff finds a way into the Cincinnati fourth round
The 2023 champion battles through a tougher second set after a sizzling start to beat Ann Li 6-1, 7-6 (7/3).
Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters after a hard-fought victory over fellow American Ann Li. Gauff dominated the first set, winning 6-1, but the second set was closer, with the score eventually reaching 7-6 in favor of Gauff. She clinched the match with a strong finish, winning the final point on her third match point.
Gauff attributed her success to playing well in the second set and adjusting to the day match conditions at Centre Court. Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz also advanced to the fourth round, defeating Spain's Daniel Merida 6-3, 6-4 in 83 minutes, despite a brief health emergency in the stands.
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