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Coco Gauff advances at US Open after defeating Paula Badosa
The 2026 US Open is underway in New York, featuring high-stakes matchups and significant storylines. World No. 4 Coco Gauff secured a second-round victory over Paula Badosa in a hard-fought contest, despite noting some nerves during the match. Gauff, who expressed that her focus remains on winning Grand Slams rather than achieving the world No. 1 ranking, continues her campaign with an eye on the top spot.
Other notable performances include Leylah Fernandez, who reached the third round after consecutive wins, though she faces a difficult upcoming match against third seed Jessica Pegula. In the women's singles draw, Zeynep Sönmez was eliminated in the first round by Gauff, and Elena Rybakina is preparing to face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro following a recent injury scare.
Off the court, the tournament features a unique collaboration between the US Open and Marvel, which distributed limited-edition Spider-Man comics to fans. Additionally, the Honey Deuce cocktail celebrates its 20th anniversary as a signature tournament tradition.
Entities
Arthur Ashe Stadium · Coco Gauff · Gavin MacMillan · Leylah Fernandez · Paula Badosa · Serena Williams · US Open · US Open · USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center · Venus Williams · Zeynep Sonmez
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gauff's serve reached 125 mph. nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match score was 6-3, 6-4. sports.inquirer.net · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gauff recorded five aces during the match. nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coco Gauff stated she can raise her level to challenge her opponents. sports.inquirer.net · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gauff's second-round opponent will be either Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina. sports.inquirer.net · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Coco Gauff is the No. 4 seed in the tournament. sports.inquirer.net · www.syracuse.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez in the first round of the US Open. sports.inquirer.net · www.syracuse.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zeynep Sonmez is from Turkey. sports.inquirer.net · www.syracuse.com