{
  "id": 6235450,
  "title": "Gauff’s statement win completes stacked US Open last eight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gauffs-statement-win-completes-stacked-us-open-last-eight",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gauffs-statement-win-completes-stacked-us-open-last-eight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "It was not so long ago that Coco Gauff was the teenage sensation looking to cause an upset at the US Open.",
  "key_points": [
    "Coco Gauff defeats Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach US Open quarter-finals",
    "Gauff, top six seed, joins other top seeds in last eight for first time since 1998",
    "Elena Rybakina beats Naomi Osaka to advance to quarter-finals, near top ranking"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}