The American is moving on.
Coco Gauff defeated Marie Bouzkova in the third round at the French Open on Saturday evening in straight sets, winning 6-1 7-6(3).
Gauff achieved a career first on Saturday eveningGettyThis marks a first ever victory against Bouzkova, having previously been 0-2 in her career against the Czech player.
Gauff had her way in the first set, cruising to a 6-1 victory, before battling back from behind in the second set, down 5-3, to earn a thrilling 7-6(3) victory.
Gauff has still yet to drop a set at this year’s French Open.
Gauff and Bouzkova’s history together isn’t long, but it didn’t favor the 21-year-old American.
The Czech tennis player defeated Gauff back in 2022 at the Cincinnati Open when Gauff had to retire due to an ankle injury in the second set.
Bouzkova then took down Gauff once again at the Italian Open in 2023 in three sets, winning 4–6, 6–2, 6–2.
Gauff is looking to capture her first title at Roland Garros, but will still have a way to go.
She lost in the final in 2022 to rival Iga Swiatek.
Gauff is currently the second-ranked player in the world, while Swiatek is fifth.
However, Gauff’s attention will now shift to Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Gauff is seeking her first French Open title Gauff won in straight sets in an emotional matchThe Russian star is coming off a third round victory in straight sets over fellow Russian, Veronika Kudermetova.
It will now be Gauff vs Alexandrova with a trip to the quarter-finals on the line.
The 21-year-old sensation is playing some of her best tennis of her career, and she will look to keep it going against Alexandrova on Monday evening.
With the Saturday night win, Gauff is back in the fourth round at Roland Garros for the fifth consecutive year.
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