Thrilling Upsets and Achievements in the US Open and Beyond

Catch up on the latest sports news, featuring Coco Gauff's gritty performance, Naomi Osaka's challenges, and Frances Tiafoe's spectacular comeback at the US Open. Also, Michael Woods clinches a dramatic Vuelta a Espana stage victory, and the sports world mourns the tragic loss of NHL's Johnny Gaudreau.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Defending champion Coco Gauff was tested early but righted the ship in time to secure a spot in the last 16 at the U.S. Open with a confidence-boosting 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory over plucky Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Friday. Third seed Gauff, who conceded just six games across the opening two rounds in New York, faced her toughest test yet against Svitolina but managed to raise her game to a higher level as the match wore on.

Naomi Osaka says 2024 is her 'learning year' after coming back to the tour from a maternity break. The former world number one is trying to figure out how to better cope with setbacks after facing early Grand Slam exits. Osaka has four major titles but exited early at multiple tournaments this year.

Frances Tiafoe weathered a Ben Shelton storm in a captivating all-American blockbuster to win 4-6 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 and move into the last 16 of the U.S. Open on Friday. Both players have had semi-final runs at Flushing Meadows in the past, but it was the electric Tiafoe who prevailed in a four-hour battle.

(With inputs from agencies.)