Coco Gauff advances past Zeynep Sonmez in US Open first round
Tennishead • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Coco Gauff moved into the second round of the US Open after securing a victory against Zeynep Sonmez. The American player finished the match with a score of 6-3, 6-4 at the tournament venue. Gauff faced resistance from her opponent, who entered the contest ranked 53rd in the world. This performance marks the start of her campaign at the major championship. Andy Roddick provided commentary on Gauff's performance following the conclusion of the match. Gauff will now look toward her next-round opponent as she continues play in the event.
- •Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez in the first round.
- •The final score of the match was 6-3, 6-4.
- •Zeynep Sonmez held a world ranking of 53.
- •Andy Roddick offered analysis of the match level after the victory.
- 1:00 PMTennishead — Andy Roddick gives his honest opinion on Coco Gauff's level as she beats Zeynep Sonmez at the US Open - tennishead.net
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