Coco Gauff's U.S. Open Comeback

Coco Gauff overcame a rough start to win against Elina Svitolina in the U.S. Open's third round. Despite a series of unforced errors and losing the first set, Gauff made a strong comeback, securing victory in three sets. She attributed her win to an aggressive baseline strategy and crowd support.

Coco Gauff was largely unaware of her recent poor performance against top-50 opponents as she stepped onto the court at the U.S. Open. After conceding the first set to Elina Svitolina, she took a brief break to reset, changing her outfit and splashing water on her face. This proved to be the turning point as she came back to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, extending her defense of her first Grand Slam title.

Gauff's form had been erratic, making numerous mistakes early on, but she found her rhythm, winning nine of 11 games at one point. Recalling her previous successes at Flushing Meadows provided a psychological boost. "It felt like déjà vu," Gauff stated, referencing her 2023 victory where she overcame similar challenges.

In the upcoming match, Gauff will face No. 13 Emma Navarro, who previously defeated her at Wimbledon. Other notable matches include No. 2 Sabalenka versus No. 29 Alexandrova and No. 6 Rublev against No. 9 Dimitrov. Gauff's progression is a testament to her resilience and skill, promising an exciting continuation to her U.S. Open campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)