Coco Gauff prepares for U.S. Open first round following Cincinnati win

Coco Gauff enters this year's U.S. Open tournament as a top contender following a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jessica Pegula in the final at Cincinnati. The 22-year-old enters the Grand Slam event with improved serving form, having worked with coach Gavin MacMillan on technical adjustments. She is scheduled to open her campaign on Tuesday during the night session against Zeynep Sonmez. While tournament expectations remain high for the American player, Gauff noted that her focus remains on maintaining the consistency she displayed in her recent tournament win. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula, who reached the U.S. Open as the third seed, advanced past her opening-day match with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse. Gauff, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, continues her bid for a second title at the Flushing venue.

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