Alexandra Eala selects Coco Gauff as favorite to win US Open title

Following her third-round exit at the US Open, Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala identified Coco Gauff as her choice to win the women's singles tournament. Eala, who appeared on CBS Mornings in New York, highlighted Gauff’s mental toughness and on-court grit as the primary reasons for her support. Gauff reached the quarterfinals after defeating Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 in the round of 16. Eala previously faced Jovic in the third round of the tournament, falling in three sets. The two players share a professional history, having met twice on the WTA Tour with each securing one win. Gauff prepares for a quarterfinal matchup against fifth seed Mirra Andreeva. A tournament victory for Gauff could move the American back to the world No. 1 ranking.

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