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'I can raise my level': Gauff opens US Open title bid with straight-sets win

Times of India - Sports · 2 September 2026 at 7:41 am

'I can raise my level': Gauff opens US Open title bid with straight-sets win

Coco Gauff began her US Open title bid with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Zeynep Sonmez, applauding some of her opponent’s impressive shots.

Gauff enters the tournament with strong momentum after winning Cincinnati.

Elsewhere, Maria Sakkari and Flavio Cobolli completed dramatic comebacks, while rain disrupted play and pushed several matches into Wednesday.

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'I can raise my level': Gauff opens US Open title bid with straight-sets win

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