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Tearful Coco Gauff Survives Serving Woes to Reach U.S. Open Third Round

Gauff is working with biomechanist Gavin MacMillan to steady a retooled serve.

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Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. shakes hands with Croatia's Donna Vekic after winning her second round match REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates after winning her second round match against Croatia's Donna Vekic REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
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Overview

  • Coco Gauff beat Donna Vekic 7-6 (5), 6-2 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to move into the third round.
  • She wiped away tears during a rocky first set that included seven double faults and four lost service games.
  • Vekic received on-court treatment for a right arm/shoulder issue, during which Gauff practiced her delivery.
  • The two-time major champion recently hired Gavin MacMillan to address persistent double-faults and adjust her motion.
  • Gauff next faces 28th seed Magdalena Frech after an opening-round win over Ajla Tomljanović that featured 10 double faults.