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Coco Gauff secures third-round spot at French Open with 6-2, 6-4 win over Valentova

Gauff faces Marie Bouzkova in the last 32 with a chance to end her title drought after runner-up finishes in Madrid and Rome.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her second round match against Czech Republic's Tereza Valentova REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Czech Republic's Tereza Valentova in action during her second round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Czech Republic's Tereza Valentova in action during her second round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates winning her second round match against Czech Republic's Tereza Valentova REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Overview

  • She wrapped up the match on Court Suzanne Lenglen in 75 minutes, winning the opening set in 35 minutes before enduring five service breaks in the second.
  • Gauff capitalized on her relentless returning and benefitted from 33 unforced errors by the 18-year-old Czech teenager.
  • Valentova, winner of both the 2024 girls’ singles and doubles titles at Roland Garros, challenged Gauff with her powerful serve but faltered in key moments.
  • The American has now reached at least the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for four consecutive years despite losing finals in Madrid and Rome earlier this season.
  • Gauff said she could have been more aggressive on serve but praised the quality of her return game after the match.