Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the US Open after a 2-0 (7:6(5), 6:2) victory over Donna Vekic. The two played a very strange match in which nerves took over. Coco Gauff committed 8 double faults, and Donna Vekic – 10. In the first set, the rivals exchanged 4 breaks each before the American finally imposed her will.
After another lost game on her own serve, Coco Gauff even cried, but quickly managed to control herself. In the second set, she significantly raised her level of performance and did not leave Donna Vekic many chances.
“The match was very difficult, but I’m happy that I made it”, said Coco Gauff through tears in the interview on the court. “You helped me a lot. We did it together”, the American turned to the audience.
She added that the presence of the star of artistic gymnastics Simone Biles in the stands also helped her overcome the crisis and find the right rhythm in her game.
Daria Kasatkina will also play in the third round. The 15th-seeded eliminated Kamilla Rakhimova by 2-1 (6:2, 4:6, 7:5).
Jaqueline Cristian also achieved victories over Ashlyn Krueger and Diane Parry over Renata Zarazua.
