American Coco Gauff, the third seed, secured a spot in the second round of the US Open in New York by defeating Frenchwoman Varvara Gracheva 6-2, 6-0 on Monday.
Gauff’s victory was fueled by a dominant first serve performance, as she hit 10 aces and won 72 percent of first-serve points. She also showcased her strength from the baseline, tallying 16 winners throughout the one-hour, six-minute match.
After her win, Gauff shared her mindset with the Arthur Ashe crowd, expressing her determination to defend her title. She emphasized the importance of not putting unnecessary pressure on herself during the tournament.
Ranked third, Gauff will next face German player Tatjana Maria in the upcoming round.
In other first-round results at the US Open in New York, various matches took place with notable outcomes listed below.
