Coco Gauff Triumphs in Opening Round of 2026 US Open

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, commenced her bid for a second US Open title with a convincing win over Zeynep Sonmez, scoring 6-3, 6-4. Despite Sonmez’s impressive...

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September 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, commenced her bid for a second US Open title with a convincing win over Zeynep Sonmez, scoring 6-3, 6-4.

Despite Sonmez’s impressive shots, including a deep corner return and a spin-laden volley, Gauff maintained her dominance, especially after regaining control in the second set.

Gauff expressed her admiration for her opponent’s skill, stating that she applauds when her rivals play well, but emphasized her own ability to elevate her game when necessary.

The American star is now set to face either Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina in the next round.

Meanwhile, Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday with a win, delighting fans who sang happy birthday to him. Alex Eala, the 17th seed, also secured a victory, playing in front of a supportive Filipino crowd.

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In other matches, Flavio Cobolli staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to avoid an upset, and Maria Sakkari rallied from a significant deficit to win her match.

Rain delays affected play, limiting action to courts with retractable roofs, but the spirit inside Louis Armstrong Stadium remained undiminished.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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