Coco Gauff Defeats Elina Svitolina to Advance to US Open Last 16

During her on-court interview, Coco Gauff acknowledged the difficulty of her US Open match against Elina Svitolina. I knew today would be tough. Every time I play Elina, she is a fighter. I knew I had to bring my best tennis, Gauff said.

She mentioned that her performance had improved compared to her previous match, especially her serving, although she admitted to a lapse during her final service game. Overall, I’m proud of what I was able to do, she added.

The match began with both players evenly matched, as Coco Gauff saved two early break points to reach 2-2 in the US Open clash. However, the 27th-seeded Elina Svitolina soon ramped up the pressure, breaking Gauff at love to go ahead 5-3. Svitolina then won the last 11 points of the set, taking it 6-3 and gaining the upper hand.

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Svitolina’s aggressive play diminished in the second set, as she adopted a more defensive approach. Gauff seized this opportunity, breaking Svitolina for a 4-2 lead and energizing the subdued crowd. Gauff kept her momentum, closing out the second set 6-3 to level the match.

Looking to rebound from recent disappointing performances, Gauff brought her best game to the deciding set. She broke Svitolina early and engaged in a grueling 37-shot rally, which she won to extend her lead to 2-0. Gauff continued to dominate, building a double-break advantage at 4-1.

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Although she faltered while serving for the match, squandering a 40-love lead and giving Svitolina a brief lifeline, Gauff quickly recovered. She broke Svitolina at love in the next game, clinching victory when Svitolina netted a forehand, securing her spot in the next round.

Reflecting on her performance, Gauff highlighted the importance of being more aggressive in the later stages of the match.