Gauff into round four at US Open after straight-set win
NEW YORK: Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, turning back Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in straight sets.
Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday, defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa in straight sets. The match lasted 88 minutes and was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Gauff, who is currently on a nine-match winning streak, overpowered the 40th ranked Bucsa with a 6-3 6-4 victory. Gauff described Bucsa as a tricky player, noting it's challenging to get rhythm against her.
Despite trailing 1-3 in the first set, Gauff won the next five games, securing a crucial 4-3 hold despite two consecutive double faults. In the second set, Gauff broke Bucsa's serve first, then broke again in the next game to clinch the match. Gauff's next opponent will be either rising American Iva Jovic or Alex Eala of the Philippines.
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