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Gauff’s statement win completes stacked US Open last eight

It was not so long ago that Coco Gauff was the teenage sensation looking to cause an upset at the US Open.

Gauff’s statement win completes stacked US Open last eight

In the latest quarter-final of the US Open, 22-year-old Coco Gauff secured her place in the next round by defeating fellow American Iva Jovic with a 6-1, 6-4 victory. The win marks the top six seeds reaching the US Open women's last eight for the first time since 1998, showcasing the strength in depth at the top of the WTA Tour.

Gauff, who claimed the 2023 title in New York, will face French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka in a dominant 6-1, 6-4 match, advancing to the quarter-finals and bringing her one step closer to becoming the world's top-ranked player.

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