Coco Gauff continued her impressive campaign at the Miami Open by delivering a stunning performance against fellow American Sofia Kenin, winning decisively with a score of 6-0 6-0 to advance to the third round. The third-seeded Gauff, who is eager to clinch her first Miami title, showcased her prowess by winning 84% of her first-serve points and converting six of her nine break points in this 47-minute match.
Following her commanding victory, Gauff acknowledged that while she played exceptionally well, Kenin was not at her best. “I don’t think anyone who is playing their best tennis will have that scoreline today,” she asserted during the post-match press conference.
Next, Gauff is set to face Ashlyn Krueger, who made headlines by upsetting seventh seed Elena Rybakina with a noteworthy 6-4 2-6 6-4 victory, marking Krueger’s first top-10 win of her career.
Meanwhile, in the men’s draw, Reilly Opelka celebrated his first ATP Masters 1000 win since 2022, defeating Christopher Eubanks 6-3 7-6(4) and will now face Indian Wells finalist Holger Rune. Notably, Denmark’s Rune has also had a strong showing, recently facing formidable opponents.
As the Miami Open progresses, other notable matches featured top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who won convincingly against Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova with a score of 6-3 6-0, and two-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka is set for a meeting with qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse next.
With an array of exciting matches lined up, fans can anticipate thrilling encounters showcasing both rising stars and established champions in the tennis world. Gauff’s current form and the challenges she faces in the upcoming rounds may offer a compelling narrative as she pursues her first title at this prestigious tournament.
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