Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Gauff Holds Off Jovic to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
Coco Gauff won her match against Iva Jovic at the US Open.
Gauff won the first set easily, 6-1.
Jovic played much better in the second set, but Gauff still won 6-4.
The match lasted 80 minutes.
Gauff said her improved serving has made her more confident.
She has not lost a set at this tournament.
Gauff will next play Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.
Gauff has won all five of her earlier matches against Andreeva.
Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff defeated 14th-seeded Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 in 80 minutes.
The victory sent Gauff into her first US Open quarterfinal since winning the title three years ago.
Gauff has not lost a set in New York and credited her improved serve for increased confidence.
Jovic, 18, responded strongly in the second set with aggressive shots and net play.
Gauff will face fifth-seeded French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, whom she has beaten five times.
- Who
- Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff defeated 14th-seeded Iva Jovic.
- What
- Gauff won 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
- When
- Monday during the 2026 US Open.
- Where
- The match took place at the US Open in New York.
- Why
- Gauff advanced by winning the match and will next face Mirra Andreeva.
- Match result
- Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4.
- Match duration
- 80 minutes.
- Seeds
- Gauff was seeded fourth and Jovic was seeded 14th.
- Tournament progress
- Gauff reached her first US Open quarterfinal since winning the title three years ago.
- Set record
- Gauff has not lost a set at the tournament.
- Next opponent
- Fifth-seeded French Open champion Mirra Andreeva of Russia.
- Head-to-head record
- Gauff has won all five of her previous meetings with Andreeva.
