Coco Gauff dismantles Iva Jovic to reach quarter-finals in confident US Open run
Coco Gauff advanced to the US Open quarter-finals after a dominant victory over Iva Jovic. She is set to face French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in the next round of the tournament.
Why it matters
Gauff's performance is a significant narrative in professional tennis, highlighting the rise of young talent in the sport.
Coco Gauff celebrates after defeating fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals. Coco Gauff celebrates after defeating fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals. US Open Tennis 2026 Coco Gauff dismantles Iva Jovic to reach quarter-finals in confident US Open run Gauff defeats Jovic 6-1, 6-4 in 80 minutes
American has yet to drop a set in New York
Andreeva awaits in anticipated quarter-final
Prefer the Guardian on Google Coco Gauff continued her serene march through the US Open women’s draw with her most complete performance yet on Monday night, seeing off fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the last eight in New York for the first time since winning it all in her grand slam breakthrough three years ago.
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