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Coco Gauff reaches US Open quarterfinals after defeating Iva Jovic
Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open quarterfinals after defeating fellow American Iva Jovic in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4. The 22-year-old fourth seed demonstrated strong defensive play and clinical break-point conversion to secure her 12th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance. Gauff is scheduled to face Mirra Andreeva in the next round.
In other notable matches, Elena Rybakina reached the quarterfinals by defeating Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4. Meanwhile, the tournament saw the exit of Romanian player Sorana Cîrstea, who was defeated in the round of 16 by Jessica Pegula with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Pegula, the world number three, expressed high respect for Cîrstea's professionalism following their intense match.
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Coco Gauff · Iva Jović · Jessica Pegula · Marius Comănescu · Mirra Andreeva · Sorana Cîrstea · US Open · WTA