US Open 2021: Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens Preview, Head to Head, Prediction and Live stream

Coco Gauff, 21st seed at US Open 2021, will face fellow American, Sloane Stephens in the second round encounter. Both players survived three-set scares in the first round to book a spot in the last 64.

Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens: Match Details

• Tournament: US Open 2021
• Match: Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens
• Round: Second Round
• Date: September 1, 2021
• Prize money: $115,000
• Venue: New York, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt

Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens: Match Preview

Coco Gauff showed her true mettle during her comeback win over the Polish, Magda Linette in the first round encounter. Gauff defeated Linette in three sets in the opening round, despite losing the first set 7-5. Prior to the US Open, the American teenager competed at the Canadian Open, where she lost in the quarterfinals. At Cincinnati Open, she was defeated in round two by Japanese, Naomi Osaka.

Sloane Stephens, US Open 2017 champion also won her first round encounter in three sets. She defeated fellow America, Madison Keys in a thrilling encounter that went right down to the wire. Stephens won the final set tiebreaker by a score line of 9-7 to book a spot in the second round.

Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens: Head-to-Head

The duo have never clashed against each other before, and the head-to-head stands at 0-0.

Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens: Match Prediction

On paper, the match is equally poised as both players have what it takes to progress into the next round. Sloane Stephens, former US Open champion has experience on her side, whereas, Coco Gauff has plenty of youthful energy and better form on her side. However, Gauff has produced her best tennis against top-ranked players in the recent past, and as a result, she should win in three sets.

Match Prediction: Coco Gauff to win in three sets

Coco Gauff vs Sloane Stephens : Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan : 8:00 AM (2nd Sept)
• Delhi: 4:30 AM (2nd Sept)
• New York: 7:00 PM
• Melbourne: 9:00 AM (2nd Sept)

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