Coco Gauff advances to US Open second round after defeating Zeynep Sonmez
Tennishead • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Coco Gauff opened her US Open campaign on Tuesday evening with a straight-sets victory against Zeynep Sonmez. Playing inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, Gauff secured the match with a 6-3, 6-4 scoreline. The win allows the American to progress to the second round of the tournament. Following the match, Gauff addressed the court atmosphere and her experience during the opening round play. She continues her progression in the event as the competition enters its subsequent stages.
- •Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez in straight sets.
- •The match concluded with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
- •The contest took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •Gauff moves forward to the second round of the US Open.
- 7:00 AMTennishead — Coco Gauff states what was ‘weird’ about her first-round victory at the US Open - tennishead.net
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