Emma Navarro Upsets Defending Champion Coco Gauff at U.S. Open

Emma Navarro stunned defending champion Coco Gauff with a 6-3 4-6 6-3 victory to advance to the U.S. Open quarter-finals. Despite Gauff's serving struggles, Navarro's dominant display secured her second Grand Slam quarter-final appearance against Spain's Paula Badosa.

Emma Navarro upset defending champion Coco Gauff 6-3 4-6 6-3 to move into the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Sunday, beating her fellow American for the second time in a Grand Slam this year. Gauff, seeking revenge for her Wimbledon loss to Navarro, was left stunned as the underdog displayed high confidence and dominance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Despite her best efforts, Gauff's performance was marred by serving woes. The 20-year-old third seed struggled immensely, committing 19 double faults and 60 unforced errors, which ultimately contributed to her downfall. Navarro capitalized on these mistakes to secure a notable victory.

Emma Navarro's triumph sets up a quarter-final clash against Spain's 26th seed Paula Badosa. This defeat means Gauff will drop out of the top five in the world rankings, while Navarro continues her impressive Grand Slam journey.

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