The American is transferring on.
Coco Gauff defeated Marie Bouzkova within the third spherical on the French Open on Saturday night in straight units, successful 6-1 7-6(3).
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This marks a primary ever victory towards Bouzkova, having beforehand been 0-2 in her profession towards the Czech participant.
Gauff had her means within the first set, cruising to a 6-1 victory, earlier than battling again from behind within the second set, down 5-3, to earn an exciting 7-6(3) victory.
Gauff has nonetheless but to drop a set at this yr’s French Open.
Gauff and Bouzkova’s historical past collectively is not lengthy, nevertheless it did not favor the 21-year-old American.
The Czech tennis participant defeated Gauff again in 2022 on the Cincinnati Open when Gauff needed to retire on account of an ankle harm within the second set.
Bouzkova then took down Gauff as soon as once more on the Italian Open in 2023 in three units, successful 4–6, 6–2, 6–2.
Gauff is trying to seize her first title at Roland Garros, however will nonetheless have a technique to go.
She misplaced within the last in 2022 to rival Iga Swiatek.
Gauff is at present the second-ranked participant on the earth, whereas Swiatek is fifth.
Nonetheless, Gauff’s consideration will now shift to Ekaterina Alexandrova.
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The Russian star is coming off a 3rd spherical victory in straight units over fellow Russian, Veronika Kudermetova.
It is going to now be Gauff vs Alexandrova with a visit to the quarter-finals on the road.
The 21-year-old sensation is enjoying a few of her finest tennis of her profession, and she’s going to look to maintain it going towards Alexandrova on Monday night.
With the Saturday evening win, Gauff is again within the fourth spherical at Roland Garros for the fifth consecutive yr.