Coco Gauff came through what Sky Sports called a stern test against Spain's Paula Badosa to win in straight sets at the US Open, as Gael Monfils' Grand Slam career came to an end.
Key facts
- Coco Gauff beat Paula Badosa 6-4 7-6 (7-5), according to Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports described the match as a stern test for Gauff.
- Gael Monfils' Grand Slam career came to an end, according to Sky Sports.
- Learner Tien brought Monfils' Grand Slam career to a close, according to Sky Sports.
Coco Gauff defeated Spain’s Paula Badosa 6-4 7-6 (7-5) at the US Open, according to Sky Sports, which described the contest as a stern test for the American.
The second set was settled by a tie-break, which Gauff won 7-5 to secure the straight-sets victory.
On the same day, the Grand Slam career of Gael Monfils came to an end. According to Sky Sports, Learner Tien brought the curtain down on Monfils’ Grand Slam journey.
Sky Sports made highlights of the Gauff and Badosa match available.
Why it matters
The result keeps Gauff in the US Open draw, while the match also marked the end of Gael Monfils' Grand Slam career, according to Sky Sports.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in the Gauff v Badosa match?
Coco Gauff beat Paula Badosa 6-4 7-6 (7-5), winning the second set in a tie-break, according to Sky Sports.
Whose Grand Slam career came to an end?
Gael Monfils' Grand Slam career came to an end, with Learner Tien involved in the result, according to Sky Sports.
Was the Gauff match a difficult one?
Yes. Sky Sports described the contest as a stern test, with Gauff overcoming a big challenge before securing the straight-sets win.