Coco Gauff, the US Open champion, had a remarkable victory in the Wimbledon third-round match against Sonay Kartal. She took the first set 6-4 and continued her strong performance in the second set with a score of 6-0. In total, Gauff broke her opponent’s serve five times to advance to the next round at the All England Club.
Despite facing some challenges in the first set against Kartal, who was ranked 298 in the world, Gauff’s skill and determination were evident. She dominated the match with 16 winners compared to Kartal’s six. The American displayed her confidence and focus, finishing the second set without dropping a game in just 22 minutes. Gauff expressed gratitude for the support of the crowd, acknowledging their sportsmanship and encouragement during the match.
Gauff, who made her breakthrough at Wimbledon as a qualifier in 2019 and reached the fourth round in 2021, will now face fellow American Emma Navarro in the last 16 of the tournament. She is looking to continue her impressive performance and advance further in the competition.