US Open: Alexander Zverev survives late-night thriller to reach third round as Coco Gauff overcomes Paula Badosa in New York

Coco Gauff was given a stern test against Spain's Paula ‌Badosa before ultimately securing a 6-4 7-6 (7-5) victory. <p>The American fourth seed and 2023 US Open winner continues her path to the third round, where she will face ​Spaniard <strong>Cristina Bucsa</strong>.</p><p>On a sweltering evening that contrasted with the rain-hit opening days, Gauff took to Arthur ​Ashe Court with the backing of a partisan crowd and hopes of continuing her pursuit of a third Grand Slam title.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/scores-schedule"><strong>Latest US Open scores and results</strong></a> 🎾</li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/live-blog/32833/13576448/us-open-tennis-news-draw-schedule-results-and-updates-from-flushing-meadows-in-new-york">US Open news blog</a> </strong>I <strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32833/13577827/us-open-draw-schedule-results-from-the-final-grand-slam-tournament-of-2026-at-flushing-meadows-in-new-york">Men's and Women's draws</a> I <a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32832/13577913/us-open-2026-order-of-play-and-match-schedule-for-arthur-ashe-stadium-louis-armstrong-stadium-and-more">Order of Play</a></strong></li><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/ContentPromo" target="_blank"><strong>Download Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video</strong></a> 📺</li><li><strong>Not got Sky?