The match between Leylah Fernandez and Coco Gauff brought a lot of excitement and tension. The duel, which lasted as long as three hours, ending in a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 victory for the American tennis player. The first set showed the superiority of Gauff, who managed to win 6-4. However, the second set was much more uncertain, and Fernandez did everything to come back and sheeventuallydid.
In the third set, a huge amount of tension and nervousness could be felt in both players, but in the end skill and consistency prevailed and Gauff managed to break Fernandez's resistance.
This match showed some of the strengths and weaknesses of the 21-year-old American.
The next opponent will be Belinda Bencic or Priscilla Hon, and Coco Gauff is aware that whoever she faces next represents a serious and difficult task.
The match against Fernandez was very exhausting, but she will have the opportunity to rest and prepare for the next round.
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Coco Gauff's statement
The 21-year-old American admitted how exhausting the match was, being aware she had to win and take a big step forward in her career. Ultimately, Coco can be proud of the way she bounced back and showed character when it was needed most.
Gauff faces an interesting challenge ahead of her, with fans watching her closely, wondering if she is ready for another big step.
There is no doubt that Gauff belongs to the very top of women's tennis, so she is expected to advance far in the tournament.
Will fatigue spoil her ambitions in the next round, and how soon will she forget about this grueling match and recover? We will find out in the next round.
