Coco Gauff praises Mirra Andreeva predicting a bright future for the Russian wunderkind following her win in the second round of the US Open 2023

Coco Gauff was full of praise for her 16-year old opponent.

Coco Gauff praises Mirra Andreeva predicting a bright future for the Russian wunderkind following her win in the second round of the US Open 2023

Coco Gauff (L) Mirra Andreeva (R) (Credits:Getty Images)

6th seed Coco Gauff put on a dominating performance against 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva in the second round of the US Open. Gauff def. Andreeva 6-3,6-2 to clinch a spot in the third round. This was Gauff’s second win over the 16-year-old in the Grand Slams this year.

The 19-year-old was full of praise for the Russian who’s making her first main-draw appearance at the US Open. Talking about her opponent in the on-court interview, Gauff remarked, “Mirra, I think she has a great future ahead of her. I’ve been in her position before. Hopefully you guys can continue to support her. I think she’ll be back on this stage many more times in the future.”

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With the win, Gauff stretched her current winning streak to seven on the back of a successful North-American hard-court swing. The American teen sensation boasts a decent record of 13-1 in her last 14 matches.

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Gauff has won 39 matches so far in 2023, the fifth most on tour behind Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina. She won her biggest title today earlier this month as she lifted the Cincinnati Masters trophy.

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Coco Gauff happy with her aggressive approach

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Coco Gauff at US Open (credits: USTA)

6th seed Coco Gauff was strong on her serve winning 81% of the points on her first serve. The American was broken only once through the course of the match. The 19-year-old hit six forehand winners, and 24 overall, as she was quick to pounce on short balls and eager to keep Andreeva pinned back behind her baseline.

Talking about her approach to the game, Gauff remarked, “I learned to be agressive. She’s the type of player that if you give her something, she’s going to take advantage. I think I did a good job of making her play off her back foot.” The no.2 ranked American awaits Elise Mertens in the third-round encounter.

Elise Mertens has fought her way to the third round, saving three match points in rounds one and two in the second round match. The Belgian def. Danielle Collins 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-1. Coco Gauff leads the head-to-head between the two, winning both the matches played.

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