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

Defending champion Coco Gauff was defeated by Emma Navarro in the fourth round of the U.S. Open, losing 6-3 4-6 6-3. Gauff struggled with serve errors and unforced mistakes. Navarro progresses to the quarter-finals, where she will face Paula Badosa. This marks Navarro's second Grand Slam quarter-final appearance this year.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-09-2024 04:46 IST | Created: 02-09-2024 04:46 IST
Emma Navarro Stuns Defending Champion Coco Gauff at U.S. Open
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Defending champion Coco Gauff has exited the U.S. Open following a shocking defeat by Emma Navarro in their fourth-round match. Despite a valiant effort to avenge her earlier defeat at Wimbledon, Gauff succumbed to Navarro's aggressive play, losing 6-3 4-6 6-3.

Navarro's victory moved her into a second Grand Slam quarter-final, where she will face Spain's Paula Badosa. Meanwhile, Gauff, who committed 19 double faults and made 60 unforced errors, will see her ranking drop out of the top five.

Emma Navarro expressed her joy at reaching the quarter-finals in her hometown, while Gauff, despite showing moments of brilliance, couldn't maintain consistency. Navarro's decisive performance, particularly during crucial points, sealed Gauff's fate in this year's tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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