Coco Gauff beat teenager Iva Jovic to complete a US Open women's quarter-final line-up featuring the top six seeds for the first time in 28 years, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Coco Gauff defeated teenager Iva Jovic at the US Open.
- The win sends Gauff into the women's quarter-finals.
- The top six seeds have all reached the last eight.
- It is the first time in 28 years that the top six seeds have reached the US Open women's quarter-finals, according to the BBC.
Coco Gauff produced what the BBC described as a statement win, powering past teenage star Iva Jovic to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open women’s singles.
The result completed the last-eight line-up. According to the BBC, the victory means the top six seeds have all reached the US Open women’s quarter-finals for the first time in 28 years.
Gauff advances into the final stages of the year’s last Grand Slam after her win over Jovic.
Why it matters
A quarter-final line-up featuring all of the top six seeds is a rare occurrence at the US Open women's event, having last happened 28 years ago, according to the BBC.
Frequently asked questions
Who did Coco Gauff beat to reach the quarter-finals?
According to the BBC, Gauff powered past teenage star Iva Jovic to reach the US Open women's quarter-finals.
Why is this US Open quarter-final line-up significant?
The BBC reports it is the first time in 28 years that the top six seeds have all reached the US Open women's quarter-finals.