Gauff digs deep to notch comeback win in US Open opener

Written by on August 29, 2023

NEW YORK -- Coco Gauff’s first major appearance at this US Open came late last week at Media Day.

“How is your August going?” the interview moderator asked glibly.

“Oh, semi,” Gauff said, smiling. “Not too bad.”

Like so many teenagers, Gauff has a great facility for understatement.

On Monday night, with Michelle and Barack Obama in the house, Gauff at times looked, well, presidential, treating the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd to a contentious, rollicking 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over German qualifier Laura Siegemund. The 2-hour and . . .



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