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Gauff and Andreeva Advance in US Open Women's Opener

Coco Gauff won her first match at this year’s US Open.

She beat Zeynep Sonmez in two sets.

Sonmez played better in the second set, but Gauff saved three important break points.

Gauff then broke Sonmez’s serve and finished the match.

Gauff can still become the world’s No.

1 singles player during the tournament.

Mirra Andreeva also won her opening match.

She defeated Janice Tjen in straight sets.

Andreeva will next play Eva Lys, while Gauff will face Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina.

Key facts

Gauff’s result: Defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4.
Andreeva’s result: Defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2.
Gauff’s seed: No. 4.
Andreeva’s seed: No. 5.
Gauff’s ranking opportunity: She remains in contention to become the world’s No. 1 singles player.
Gauff’s next possible opponents: Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina.
Andreeva’s next opponent: Eva Lys.

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