Coco Gauff Faces Setback in Cincinnati Ahead of US Open
Defending champion Gauff exits early after loss to Yulia Putintseva, raising concerns about her form before the US Open.
- Gauff lost 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to Putintseva in her opening match at the Cincinnati Open.
- The defeat follows a string of losses to lower-ranked players, impacting her US Open preparations.
- Gauff made 50 unforced errors and nine double faults during the match.
- The loss could affect Gauff's world ranking, potentially dropping her from the No. 2 spot.
- Fans and analysts are concerned about Gauff's consistency and overall form.
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