Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals, ensuring the top six seeds remain in the tournament.
Key facts
- •Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
- •The top six seeds have reached the women's quarter-finals for the first time since 1998.
- •Gauff is scheduled to play French Open champion Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
- •Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka in 66 minutes, hitting seven aces during the match.
- •Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, stated she was experiencing pain in her leg during her match against Rybakina.
Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The victory ensures that the top six seeds have reached the women's last eight at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 1998. Gauff, the 2023 champion, will now face French Open winner Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.
By the numbers
Match Performance and Progression
The match began with a physical opening, as the first three games lasted 17 minutes and involved 24 points. Gauff gained momentum after breaking for a 3-1 lead, winning 13 of the final 15 points to claim the first set in 33 minutes. While Jovic showed resilience in the second set by fighting off break points and landing winners, Gauff’s consistency and athleticism ultimately secured the win. Jovic, who is mentored by Novak Djokovic, entered the match following a three-hour victory over Alexandra Eala. Gauff acknowledged Jovic's talent after the match, noting that the teenager plays beyond her years.
Tournament Context and Other Results
The quarter-final line-up features five Grand Slam winners, including reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen. The depth of the field was highlighted by former world number five Daniela Hantuchova, who noted the current strength of the WTA Tour. In other tournament action, 27-year-old Rybakina defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in 66 minutes. Rybakina hit 29 winners compared to Osaka's nine, while Osaka reported struggling with leg pain during the match.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport.
