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Gauff delivers on the hype in first-round U.S. Open thriller

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Reuters
28 August, 2019, 12:50 pm
Last modified: 28 August, 2019, 12:56 pm

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Gauff delivers on the hype in first-round U.S. Open thriller

Gauff entered this year’s tournament amid high expectations after reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon earlier this year.

Reuters
28 August, 2019, 12:50 pm
Last modified: 28 August, 2019, 12:56 pm
Aug 27, 2019; Flushing, NY, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after winning a game against Anastasia Potapova of Russia (not pictured) in the first round on day two of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Reuters
Aug 27, 2019; Flushing, NY, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after winning a game against Anastasia Potapova of Russia (not pictured) in the first round on day two of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Reuters

Teen sensation Cori “Coco” Gauff lived up to the hype surrounding her U.S. Open debut on Tuesday, battling back to beat Anastasia Potapova 3-6 6-2 6-4 in a back-and-forth thriller.

The outlook appeared bleak for the 15-year-old American when she was broken to open the second set but Gauff broke back in the next game to seize the momentum and ultimately level up the contest in front of a supportive crowd.

DIFFERENT GRAND SLAM, SAME COCO!

Coco Gauff wins her opening match at the #USOpen against Anastasia Potapova in three sets!! pic.twitter.com/PbzT6pO4bK— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) August 27, 2019

But hard-hitting 18-year-old Potapova, despite needing medical attention to her shoulder, refused to go down without a fight and Gauff had to earn her place in the second round.

Asked how she turned the match around, wildcard Gauff pointed to the fans inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.

The crowd kept me going today. Thanks y’all?? #USOpen #rd1 https://t.co/vOWkOtgfQU— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) August 28, 2019

“Honestly it’s because of the crowd,” she said. “You guys were amazing. No matter where I was on the court I could hear somebody supporting me and I’m really grateful for that.”

Gauff also had words of praise for her opponent, who battled hard in the third set.

“I was trying to really dig deep. I was like, ‘You got to make her play. She’s not going to hand it to you,” said Gauff.

“I really don’t remember the match too well because everything is still a blur. But I do remember I think that four-all game, it was just like a lot of battling.”

Coco Gauff breaks to seal the comeback win, 36 62 64 over Anastasia Potapova. Played a very smart match once she found her range and rhythm.

Incredibly entertaining, riveting match, the first of many between these two teens.

Gauff vs. Babos in 2R @usopen.

— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 27, 2019

Gauff entered this year’s tournament amid high expectations after reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon earlier this year.

She next faces 26-year-old Timea Babos of Hungary in the second round at Flushing Meadows.

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