NEW YORK : Defending champion Coco Gauff was tested early but righted the ship in time to secure a spot in the last 16 at the U.S. Open with a confidence-boosting 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory over plucky Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Friday.
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2024 Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates after winning her third round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 30, 2024 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in action during her third round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton But Svitolina was unable to maintain her aggressive start and suddenly began playing more defensively while Gauff managed to wake up the rather subdued crowd when she broke for a 4-2 lead before going on to serve out the second set.
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